Lawhon Elementary School vs. Pierce Street Elementary School
Should you attend Lawhon Elementary School or Pierce Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawhon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pierce Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 527 students in grades 2-5, Lawhon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 336 students in grades 3-6, Pierce Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
2-5
3-6
Total Students
527 students
336 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#292 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
129
-
Grade 3 Students
143
104
Grade 4 Students
106
115
Grade 5 Students
140
115
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
53%
47%
% White
32%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
39%
