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:
331st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,478 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.4%
White:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Dean Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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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 (97.4%), White (1.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Dean Junior Elementary School is 15.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District! (See more...)
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Compare William Dean Junior Elementary School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Dean Junior Elementary School is $7,478, 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 120th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.21 390th 397 1.8%
2021 7.98 376th 381 1.3%
2022 11.32 354th 382 7.3%
2023 7.66 367th 377 2.7%
2024 20.12 331st 390 15.1%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 7 579 1 2 0 0 0 0 589
2020 6 522 0 1 0 0 0 0 529
2021 6 463 0 0 0 0 0 0 469
2022 6 406 0 0 1 0 3 0 416
2023 8 446 0 0 0 0 4 0 458

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,347 (18.0%) $6,131 (82.0%) $7,478

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 390th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 367th 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)26.610
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)26.220.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)21.116.3
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)16.526.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Dean Junior Elementary School)16.526.5
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)18.422.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)9.938.8
 28.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)18.427.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Dean Junior Elementary School)13.421.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes County Consolidated School District)20.223.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Dean Junior Elementary School)3.912.1
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes County Consolidated School District)10.115.1
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (William Dean Junior Elementary School)24.828.8
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Holmes County Consolidated School District)3746.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589458
 22.2%
African American579446
 23%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White78
 14.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William Dean Junior Elementary School

Students at William Dean Junior Elementary School are 97% African American, 2% White.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended William Dean Junior Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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