Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mason 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Mason Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
18%
5%
Black
72%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Elementary School's ranking?
Mason Elementary School is ranked #664 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
345 students attend Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mason Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mason Elementary School offer ?
Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Elementary School part of?
Mason Elementary School is part of Laurel School District.
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