Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raines 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Top Rankings
Raines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#760 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raines Elementary School's ranking?
Raines Elementary School is ranked #760 out of 795 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 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Raines Elementary School?
211 students attend Raines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Raines Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raines Elementary School?
Raines Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raines Elementary School offer ?
Raines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raines Elementary School part of?
Raines Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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