Rawls Springs Attendance Center

Summary:

Rawls Springs Attendance Center is an elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 218 students in grades PK-6. The school faces several challenges, including a high concentration of economic disadvantage and lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

Rawls Springs Attendance Center has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.68%) compared to the state average of 49.0%, and an extremely high percentage of students (98.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's test scores, as measured by the MAAP assessments, are generally lower than the Forrest County School District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 56.3%, compared to the district's 61.4% and the state's 57.7%.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Bellevue Elementary School and Moselle Elementary School, Rawls Springs Attendance Center generally performs below the average. The school's racial makeup is significantly different from Bellevue Elementary, which has a more balanced racial distribution, suggesting potential challenges in addressing achievement gaps along racial lines. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Rawls Springs Attendance Center is significantly higher than the nearby schools, indicating a greater concentration of economic disadvantage in the Rawls Springs Attendance Center community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10 Archie Smith Road
       Hattiesburg, MS  39402


(601) 268-2217

District: Forrest County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,825 Help


Students who attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center usually attend:

High:    North Forrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.7%
White:
22.5%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Forrest County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.86. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Rawls Springs Attendance Center has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Forrest County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (64.7%), White (22.5%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forrest County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rawls Springs Attendance Center is 8.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Forrest County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Rawls Springs Attendance Center employs 26.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rawls Springs Attendance Center is $12,825. 2 elementary schools in the Forrest County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rawls Springs Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forrest County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest County School District 40th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 48.89 216th 394 45.2%
2009 25.04 316th 392 19.4%
2010 27.68 313th 403 22.3%
2011 46.69 238th 418 43.1%
2012 37.73 272nd 414 34.3%
2013 56.71 171st 408 58.1%
2014 55.30 187th 394 52.5%
2015 37.73 239th 402 40.5%
2016 25.67 302nd 394 23.4%
2017 37.13 257th 406 36.7%
2018 33.70 275th 404 31.9%
2019 44.14 228th 397 42.6%
2021 62.59 144th 381 62.2%
2022 63.85 138th 382 63.9%
2023 46.77 198th 377 47.5%
2024 56.86 168th 390 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rawls Springs Attendance Center Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 135 87 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1991 120 96 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 112 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1993 101 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1994 97 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1995 103 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 103 84 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 103 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 108 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 102 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 100 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 92 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 73 79 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 73 79 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 81 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 69 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 77 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2007 77 93 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 69 109 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2009 72 90 2 5 0 2 0 0 171
2010 54 80 2 11 0 1 13 0 161
2011 60 89 4 12 0 1 7 0 173
2012 51 98 0 11 0 1 7 0 168
2013 54 122 0 8 0 1 3 0 188
2014 48 122 0 5 0 1 11 0 187
2015 52 139 3 5 0 0 8 0 207
2016 56 162 2 5 0 2 8 0 235
2017 46 142 2 7 0 0 8 0 205
2018 58 150 2 4 1 1 5 0 221
2019 49 137 6 3 0 0 8 0 203
2020 51 131 6 3 0 0 14 0 205
2021 50 135 2 3 0 0 12 0 202
2022 59 133 6 4 0 0 9 0 211
2023 49 141 8 7 0 0 13 0 218

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 Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 223 15.0 14.8 n/a
1991 217 15.2 14.2 n/a
1992 190 13.5 14.0 48.9
1993 175 11.2 15.6 50.3
1994 150 10.3 14.6 48.7
1995 187 11.7 16.0 48.1
1996 187 11.7 16.0 48.1
1997 188 11.9 15.8 49.5
1998 180 11.7 15.4 50
1999 176 11.6 15.2 61.4
2000 178 12.2 14.6 63.5
2001 186 12.5 14.9 64
2002 153 12.0 12.8 66
2003 153 12.0 12.8 66
2004 181 14.2 12.7 74.6
2005 172 13.7 12.6 79.7
2006 184 13.5 13.6 88.6
2007 173 15.5 11.2 84.4
2008 183 17.6 10.4 84.7
2009 171 16.7 10.2 84.8
2010 161 13.8 11.6 87
2011 173 14.9 11.5 87.9
2012 168 14.8 11.2 89.3
2013 188 17.5 10.7 87.2
2014 187 13.4 13.8 76.5
2015 207 17.0 12.1 91.8
2016 235 17.0 13.8 93.6
2017 205 18.5 11.0 90.2
2018 221 16.2 13.5 86
2019 203 16.9 11.9 87.7
2020 205 15.8 12.9 86.8
2021 202 14.9 13.5 98.5
2022 211 18.9 11.1 98.6
2023 218 26.3 8.2 98.6

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 Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 223 15.0 14.8 n/a
1991 217 15.2 14.2 n/a
1992 190 13.5 14.0 48.9
1993 175 11.2 15.6 50.3
1994 150 10.3 14.6 48.7
1995 187 11.7 16.0 48.1
1996 187 11.7 16.0 48.1
1997 188 11.9 15.8 49.5
1998 180 11.7 15.4 50
1999 176 11.6 15.2 61.4
2000 178 12.2 14.6 63.5
2001 186 12.5 14.9 64
2002 153 12.0 12.8 66
2003 153 12.0 12.8 66
2004 181 14.2 12.7 74.6
2005 172 13.7 12.6 79.7
2006 184 13.5 13.6 88.6
2007 173 15.5 11.2 84.4
2008 183 17.6 10.4 84.7
2009 171 16.7 10.2 84.8
2010 161 13.8 11.6 87
2011 173 14.9 11.5 87.9
2012 168 14.8 11.2 89.3
2013 188 17.5 10.7 87.2
2014 187 13.4 13.8 76.5
2015 207 17.0 12.1 91.8
2016 235 17.0 13.8 93.6
2017 205 18.5 11.0 90.2
2018 221 16.2 13.5 86
2019 203 16.9 11.9 87.7
2020 205 15.8 12.9 86.8
2021 202 14.9 13.5 98.5
2022 211 18.9 11.1 98.6
2023 218 26.3 8.2 98.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,716
2018 $10,372
2019 $10,372
2020 $11,553
2021 $12,136
2022 $12,825

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rawls Springs Attendance Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 377 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)51.823.8
 28%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)53.751.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)51.852.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)5054.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)6040.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)50.856.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)4459.2
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)44.449.5
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)33.350
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)39.953.8
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)1030.7
 20.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)29.553.1
 23.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)56.661.6
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Forrest County School District)54.671.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)2444.7
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)28.244.7
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rawls Springs Attendance Center)2442.1
 18.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)53.345.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203218
 7.4%
African American137141
 2.9%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4949
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%98.6%
 10.9%


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Students who attend Rawls Springs Attendance Center usually go on to attend:

High : North Forrest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Rawls Springs Attendance Center.

Students at Rawls Springs Attendance Center are 65% African American, 22% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Rawls Springs Attendance Center ranks 168th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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