Excellent
#54 of 863 schools in MS
Top 6% in state
Baxterville School
Elementary School · Lamar County School District · Lumberton, MS
A Lamar County School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5531 Highway 11, Lumberton, MS 39455
- Math 66% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MS 49% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baxterville School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Baxterville 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,232
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,179 | Compare → |
| Longleaf ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 751 | Compare → |
| Lumberton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 747 | 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.
Lamar County School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baxterville School is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baxterville School
Baxterville School is a public elementary school in Lumberton, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baxterville School
What grades does Baxterville School serve?
Baxterville School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Baxterville School?
Baxterville School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxterville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxterville School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baxterville School rank in MS?
Baxterville School ranks #54 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Baxterville School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baxterville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Baxterville School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baxterville School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baxterville School a charter school?
No, Baxterville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baxterville School a Title I school?
No, Baxterville School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baxterville School?
69.1% of students at Baxterville 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (601) 796-4483
- Area population (ZIP 39455)
- 9,030
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 39455; 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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