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#522 of 863 schools in MS
Mc Laurin Elementary School
Elementary School · Natchez-adams School District · Natchez, MS
A Natchez-adams School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 SEARGENT S PRENTISS DRIVE, Natchez, MS 39120
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mc Laurin Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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 Mc Laurin 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,586
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Susie B West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Morgantown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Vidalia Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 3–5 | 3.2 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Natchez-adams School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mc Laurin Elementary School is listed in NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mc Laurin Elementary School
Mc Laurin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Natchez, MS, part of Natchez-adams School District, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mc Laurin Elementary School
What grades does Mc Laurin Elementary School serve?
Mc Laurin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mc Laurin Elementary School?
Mc Laurin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Laurin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Laurin Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mc Laurin Elementary School rank in MS?
Mc Laurin Elementary School ranks #522 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Mc Laurin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mc Laurin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Mc Laurin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mc Laurin Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mc Laurin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mc Laurin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mc Laurin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mc Laurin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mc Laurin Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mc Laurin 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (601) 445-2953
- Area population (ZIP 39120)
- 29,212
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39120; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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