Loyd Star School vs. West Lincoln School
Should you attend Loyd Star School or West Lincoln 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
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West Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Loyd Star School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Lincoln School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
720 students
655 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#61 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
42
Grade 1 Students
76
51
Grade 2 Students
49
43
Grade 3 Students
46
45
Grade 4 Students
58
49
Grade 5 Students
56
46
Grade 6 Students
54
51
Grade 7 Students
62
50
Grade 8 Students
53
54
Grade 9 Students
55
57
Grade 10 Students
64
65
Grade 11 Students
47
40
Grade 12 Students
37
56
Ungraded Students
11
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
17%
12%
% White
79%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
49%
