Is Baxterville School a good school?

Baxterville School ranks 119 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Baxterville School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Baxterville School.

What is the racial makeup of Baxterville School?

Students at Baxterville School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Baxterville School attend?

Students who attend Baxterville School usually go on to attend: High : Purvis High School

Baxterville School

Summary:

Baxterville School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Lumberton, Mississippi, with a student population of 252 that is predominantly White (over 95%). While the school consistently outperforms the state and Lamar County School District in standardized test scores, its performance has declined over the years, and it now has a 3-star rating.

Baxterville School stands out for its high percentage of students (over 98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools. It also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.8 students per teacher, and spends more per student ($10,940) compared to other schools in the district. However, the school's racial homogeneity, with over 95% of students being White, could indicate potential issues with equity and access for non-White students.

When compared to other schools in the Lamar County School District, such as Oak Grove Elementary and Bellevue Elementary, Baxterville School stands out with its higher test scores, lower student-teacher ratio, and higher spending per student. However, the school's declining performance and high rates of poverty among its students suggest the need for additional support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

5531 Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455

(601) 796-4483

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,791

Students who attend Baxterville School usually attend:

High:

Purvis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baxterville School ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Baxterville School ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.3. (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 Baxterville School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lamar County School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), two or more races (4.1%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baxterville School is 8.4, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District! (See more...)

Compare Baxterville School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baxterville School is $14,791, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Baxterville School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Baxterville School 43^rd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Baxterville School in the ranking list.)

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baxterville School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	55.92	181^st	394	54.1%
2009	65.55	123^rd	392	68.6%
2010	35.38	283^rd	403	29.8%
2011	43.03	255^th	418	39.0%
2012	55.69	183^rd	414	55.8%
2013	63.92	143^rd	408	65.0%
2015	38.64	238^th	402	40.8%
2016	52.71	187^th	394	52.5%
2017	41.92	230^th	406	43.3%
2018	64.90	137^th	404	66.1%
2019	72.48	97^th	397	75.6%
2021	64.31	131^st	381	65.6%
2022	58.17	158^th	382	58.6%
2023	44.02	212^th	377	43.8%
2024	67.91	119^th	390	69.5%

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

Rank History for Baxterville School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	48.60	140^th	244	42.6%
2009	61.29	93^rd	247	62.3%
2010	48.31	141^st	255	44.7%
2011	39.92	183^rd	264	30.7%
2012	53.97	127^th	270	53.0%
2013	56.68	125^th	269	53.5%
2015	54.02	105^th	266	60.5%
2016	53.81	113^th	260	56.5%
2017	50.61	133^rd	272	51.1%
2018	67.04	77^th	252	69.4%
2019	82.57	41^st	264	84.5%
2021	67.88	81^st	257	68.5%
2022	70.49	70^th	257	72.8%
2023	65.11	81^st	243	66.7%
2024	80.30	43^rd	264	83.7%

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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 Baxterville School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	248	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1991	259	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1992	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
1993	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
1994	237	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1995	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
1996	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
1997	252	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
1998	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
1999	228	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2000	226	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	230
2001	223	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	227
2002	192	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	196
2003	192	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	196
2004	198	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
2005	186	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	187
2006	195	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	197
2007	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2008	220	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	227
2009	234	4	5	1	0	0	244
2010	285	3	3	1	0	1	293
2011	310	4	1	0	0	1	316
2012	309	4	3	0	0	2	318
2013	308	2	3	0	0	2	315
2014	281	3	5	0	0	3	292
2015	275	3	4	1	0	6	289
2016	271	5	3	1	0	4	284
2017	251	3	3	0	0	2	259
2018	274	5	2	0	0	3	284
2019	257	4	2	1	0	4	268
2020	254	2	2	1	0	3	262
2021	233	3	2	1	0	4	243
2022	252	4	0	1	0	4	261
2023	242	3	0	0	0	7	252
2024	234	1	0	1	0	10	246

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baxterville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	248	15.6	15.8	n/a
1991	259	16.0	16.1	n/a
1992	241	15.6	15.4	27
1993	232	15.7	14.8	27.2
1994	237	15.6	15.2	27
1995	236	15.3	15.4	24.2
1996	236	15.3	15.4	24.2
1997	252	15.7	16.1	23.8
1998	232	14.0	16.6	24.6
1999	229	16.7	13.7	33.6
2000	230	16.3	14.1	31.3
2001	227	16.3	13.9	33.5
2002	196	17.2	11.4	37.8
2003	196	17.2	11.4	37.8
2004	202	16.3	12.4	64.9
2005	187	12.3	15.2	63.6
2006	197	14.0	14.1	69.5
2007	217	15.9	13.6	71.4
2008	227	15.7	14.5	66.1
2009	244	17.2	14.2	63.5
2010	293	17.4	16.7	74.4
2011	316	19.1	16.4	73.4
2012	318	21.5	14.7	68.2
2013	315	23.0	13.6	70.2
2014	292	23.5	12.3	69.9
2015	289	24.0	12.0	74.4
2016	284	24.0	11.8	78.2
2017	259	20.9	12.3	79.9
2018	284	21.8	13.0	77.5
2019	268	21.4	12.5	73.1
2020	262	21.6	12.1	77.1
2021	243	22.3	10.8	98.8
2022	261	24.2	10.7	98.9
2023	252	27.1	9.2	98.8
2024	246	29.0	8.4	69.1

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 Baxterville School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	248	15.6	15.8	n/a
1991	259	16.0	16.1	n/a
1992	241	15.6	15.4	27
1993	232	15.7	14.8	27.2
1994	237	15.6	15.2	27
1995	236	15.3	15.4	24.2
1996	236	15.3	15.4	24.2
1997	252	15.7	16.1	23.8
1998	232	14.0	16.6	24.6
1999	229	16.7	13.7	33.6
2000	230	16.3	14.1	31.3
2001	227	16.3	13.9	33.5
2002	196	17.2	11.4	37.8
2003	196	17.2	11.4	37.8
2004	202	16.3	12.4	64.9
2005	187	12.3	15.2	63.6
2006	197	14.0	14.1	69.5
2007	217	15.9	13.6	71.4
2008	227	15.7	14.5	66.1
2009	244	17.2	14.2	63.5
2010	293	17.4	16.7	74.4
2011	316	19.1	16.4	73.4
2012	318	21.5	14.7	68.2
2013	315	23.0	13.6	70.2
2014	292	23.5	12.3	69.9
2015	289	24.0	12.0	74.4
2016	284	24.0	11.8	78.2
2017	259	20.9	12.3	79.9
2018	284	21.8	13.0	77.5
2019	268	21.4	12.5	73.1
2020	262	21.6	12.1	77.1
2021	243	22.3	10.8	98.8
2022	261	24.2	10.7	98.9
2023	252	27.1	9.2	98.8
2024	246	29.0	8.4	69.1

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 Baxterville School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,194
2018	$10,940
2019	$11,788
2020	$12,860
2021	$12,792
2022	$14,791

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baxterville School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 212^th of 377 Elementary schools	31.8%
Ranks 41^st of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 81^st of 243 Middle schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	81.5	53.6	27.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	62.5	63.2	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	59.2	60.7	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	68.6	69.5	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	38.9	37.5	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	60	58.8	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	55.5	43.8	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	58.6	57.3	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	55.1	51.6	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	53.5	61.4	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	41.4	12.9	28.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	52	46.5	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Baxterville School)	51.7	61.3	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar County School District)	63.5	71.2	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	54.5	33.3	21.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	44.8	46.7	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	72.8	52.4	20.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	65	55.9	9.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	38.1	53.6	15.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	47.6	49.3	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	52.4	71.4	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	65.7	69.9	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baxterville School)	62.6	30.4	32.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)	50.9	54	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baxterville School)	53.2	78.2	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)	61.4	67.8	6.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Baxterville School)	78.2	43.5	34.7%
8th Grade Science (Lamar County School District)	61.3	62.2	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	268	252	6%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	257	242	5.8%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	98.8%	25.7%

Schools Near Baxterville 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Baxterville School	Public	PK, KG-8	5531 Highway 11	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-4483	246	29	8.4	69.1%	234 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	67.9	119^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.5%		44	212^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.8%	93	80.7	60.7	50.0	52.9	21.4	61.9	76.9	53.6	59.4	70.6	85.7	66.6	62.5	81.0	$14,791
Lumberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7922 US Highway 11 S	Lumberton	39455	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 796-3721	286	29	9.9	83.9%	142 (49.7%)	112 (39.2%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.1%)	29.4	282^nd of 390 public elementary schools	27.7%		29.9	281^st of 377 public elementary schools	25.5%	1	39.4	42.5	45.1	21.4			30.3	66.7	32.2	40.4			45.2		$12,216
Purvis Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	5976 U.S. Hwy. 11	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 794-3302	481	40	12.0	54.3%	404 (84.0%)	41 (8.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)								(n/a)															$10,176
Purvis Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	310 Mitchell	Purvis	39475	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 794-2959	386	29	13.4	53.1%	311 (80.6%)	41 (10.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	54.3	182^nd of 390 public elementary schools	53.3%		58.1	152^nd of 377 public elementary schools	59.7%	30	65.2	62.3	40.3				59.3	53.3	47.2				66.7		$11,160
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1760 Old Highway 24	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-6724	1,179	95	12.3	61.0%	469 (39.8%)	485 (41.1%)	122 (10.3%)	14 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	85 (7.2%)	70.6	110^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	69.9	70.8	63.6				58.1	57.1	51.6				74.8		$10,202
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	359	32	11.2	100.0%	95 (26.5%)	235 (65.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	32.4	268^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.3%		22.5	310^th of 377 public elementary schools	17.8%	42	34.1	42.5	43.2	19.6			38.3	44.6	45.5	45.7			65.9		$11,224
Poplarville Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	1 Todd Circle	Poplarville	39470	Pearl River County	Poplarville Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 795-8303	422	29	14.7	59.5%	362 (85.8%)	32 (7.6%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	66	135^th of 390 public elementary schools	65.4%		49.6	185^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.9%	50	60.3	66.4	56.2				65.4	61.9	48.3				72.1		$9,164
Poplarville Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	804 South Julia Street Suite A	Poplarville	39470	Pearl River County	Poplarville Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 795-4736	494	41	12.0	62.6%	412 (83.4%)	44 (8.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.9%)								(n/a)															$9,481
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Leaf Lane	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-9764	747	68	11.0	55.6%	308 (41.2%)	335 (44.8%)	24 (3.2%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.6%)	75.3	86^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.9%		70.5	103^rd of 377 public elementary schools	72.7%	17	71.8	69.1	56.0				64.6	61.8	72.0				73.8		$10,577
Columbia Elementary School	Public	3-5	401 Mary Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-2362	369	28	13.3	100.0%	186 (50.4%)	158 (42.8%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	68	118^th of 390 public elementary schools	69.7%		71	99^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.7%	19	70.6	56.7	46.7				69.1	53.5	66.9				77.4		$11,830

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