William Dean Junior Elementary School

Summary:

William Dean Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, Mississippi, serving grades PK-5 with 458 students. The school is part of the Holmes County Consolidated School District, which is ranked 120 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

William Dean Junior Elementary School faces significant challenges. Over 97% of the students are African American, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Goodman Pickens Elementary, S V Marshall Elementary, and Durant Elementary. The school's academic performance is consistently among the lowest in Mississippi, with proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science well below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Factors like the high student-teacher ratio, low district ranking, and limited funding (lower per-student spending than nearby schools) may contribute to the school's struggles. Despite these challenges, the school's performance has remained consistently low over the years, suggesting a need for significant intervention and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the systemic issues within the Holmes County Consolidated School District will be crucial in ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

96 Rockport Road
Lexington, MS 39095

(662) 834-3003

District: Holmes County Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,134

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.6%

White:

1.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William Dean Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details William Dean Junior Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: African American (97.6%), White (1.7%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Dean Junior Elementary School is 14.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District! (See more...)

Compare William Dean Junior Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Dean Junior Elementary School is $13,134, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

William Dean Junior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Holmes County Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes County Consolidated School District 120^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William Dean Junior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	8.21	390^th	397	1.8%
2021	7.98	376^th	381	1.3%
2022	11.32	354^th	382	7.3%
2023	7.66	367^th	377	2.7%
2024	20.12	331^st	390	15.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William Dean Junior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	7	579	1	2	0	0	589
2020	6	522	0	1	0	0	529
2021	6	463	0	0	0	0	469
2022	6	406	0	0	1	3	416
2023	8	446	0	0	0	4	458
2024	7	407	0	0	0	3	417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Dean Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	589	29.9	19.6	100
2020	529	23.7	22.2	100
2021	469	26.3	17.7	100
2022	416	24.3	17.1	100
2023	458	29.5	15.4	100
2024	417	28.5	14.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Dean Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	589	29.9	19.6	100
2020	529	23.7	22.2	100
2021	469	26.3	17.7	100
2022	416	24.3	17.1	100
2023	458	29.5	15.4	100
2024	417	28.5	14.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Dean Junior Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,478
2019	$8,106
2020	$9,886
2021	$13,027
2022	$13,134

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Dean Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 390^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 367^th of 377 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	26.6	10	16.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	26.2	20.1	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	21.1	16.3	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	16.5	26.3	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	16.5	26.5	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	18.4	22.2	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	9.9	38.8	28.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	18.4	27.7	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	13.4	21.2	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	20.2	23.6	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	3.9	12.1	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	10.1	15.1	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (William Dean Junior Elementary School)	24.8	28.8	4%
5th Grade Science (Holmes County Consolidated School District)	37	46.4	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	589	458	22.2%
African American	579	446	23%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	8	14.3%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near William Dean Junior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
William Dean Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	96 Rockport Road	Lexington	39095	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 834-3003	417	29	14.5	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	407 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20.1	331^st of 390 public elementary schools	15.1%		7.7	367^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.7%	36	28.2	29.0	36.8		35.9	32.2	42.8		51.1	$13,134
S V Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12572 Highway 12	Lexington	39095	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 235-5226	208	18	11.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	206 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	27	296^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.1%		19.2	327^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.3%	31	40.6	32.4	31.3		34.4	40.5	34.4		71.9	$15,649
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 West Madison Street	Durant	39063	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 653-3176	216	17	12.9	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	209 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	15	348^th of 390 public elementary schools	10.8%		12.4	349^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.4%	1	26.8	26.1	27.2		39.0	14.3	18.2		68.2	$13,864
Goodman Pickens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3877 Highway 51 South	Goodman	39079	Holmes County	Holmes County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 468-2116	205	17	11.7	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.2	346^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.3%		22.4	311^th of 377 public elementary schools	17.5%	35	27.2	34.6	20.9		18.2	30.7	33.4		62.5	$15,457
Long Creek Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	9534 Hwy 429	Sallis	39160	Attala County	Attala County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 289-1630	211	23	9.3	100.0%	10 (4.7%)	196 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	56.6	170^th of 390 public elementary schools	56.4%		49.8	182^nd of 377 public elementary schools	51.7%	12	48.1	52.3	71.4	34.3	44.4	47.6	60.7	60.0	71.5	$13,276

Frequently Asked Questions about William Dean Junior Elementary School

What district is William Dean Junior Elementary School in?

Holmes County Consolidated School District

How many students attend William Dean Junior Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended William Dean Junior Elementary School.

Is William Dean Junior Elementary School a good school?

William Dean Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of William Dean Junior Elementary School?

Students at William Dean Junior Elementary School are 98% African American, 2% White.

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