Very Good
#171 of 863 schools in MS
Top 20% in state
Lumberton Elementary
Elementary School · Lamar County School District · Lumberton, MS
A Lamar County School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7922 US Highway 11 S, Lumberton, MS 39455
- Math 39% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lumberton Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lumberton Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 246 | 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 → |
| 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
- #8 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
Lumberton Elementary is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lumberton Elementary
Lumberton Elementary is a public elementary school in Lumberton, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lumberton Elementary
What grades does Lumberton Elementary serve?
Lumberton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lumberton Elementary?
Lumberton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumberton Elementary is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lumberton Elementary rank in MS?
Lumberton Elementary ranks #171 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lumberton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lumberton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lumberton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lumberton Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Lumberton Elementary a charter school?
No, Lumberton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lumberton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lumberton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lumberton Elementary?
83.9% of students at Lumberton Elementary 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
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (601) 796-3721
- 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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