Below Average
#733 of 863 schools in MS
Agricola Elementary School
Elementary School · George Co School Dist · Lucedale, MS
A George Co School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6165 HWY 613 S, Lucedale, MS 39452
- Math 47% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Agricola Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Agricola Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lucedale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,300
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benndale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 687 | Compare → |
| Lc Hatcher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Rocky Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
George Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Agricola Elementary School is listed in GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Agricola Elementary School
Agricola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lucedale, MS, part of George Co School Dist, serving approximately 555 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Agricola Elementary School
What grades does Agricola Elementary School serve?
Agricola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Agricola Elementary School?
Agricola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agricola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agricola Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Agricola Elementary School rank in MS?
Agricola Elementary School ranks #733 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Agricola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Agricola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Agricola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Agricola Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Agricola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Agricola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Agricola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Agricola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Agricola Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Agricola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- George County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (601) 947-8447
- Area population (ZIP 39452)
- 28,891
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39452; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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