Timberlawn Elementary School

1980 N Siwell Road
Jackson, MS 39209
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Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timberlawn Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Timberlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Timberlawn Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Timberlawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timberlawn Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#669 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Timberlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Timberlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Timberlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
96%
47%
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White
1%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Timberlawn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Timberlawn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timberlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Timberlawn Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Timberlawn Elementary School?
325 students attend Timberlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Timberlawn Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timberlawn Elementary School?
Timberlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Timberlawn Elementary School offer ?
Timberlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timberlawn Elementary School part of?
Timberlawn Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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