Pierce Street Elementary School vs. Lawhon Elementary School
Should you attend Pierce Street Elementary School or Lawhon 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
Pierce Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lawhon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
3-6
2-5
Total Students
336 students
527 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#294 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
129
Grade 3 Students
104
143
Grade 4 Students
115
106
Grade 5 Students
115
140
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
47%
53%
% White
38%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
32%
