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#128 of 863 schools in MS

Top 15% in state

Mclaurin Elementary School

Elementary School · Rankin Co School Dist · Florence, MS

A Rankin Co School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2693 STAR ROAD, Florence, MS 39073

  • Math 68% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$11,323
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Mclaurin Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mclaurin 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,099

Median home value

$180,900

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

85.6%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brandon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.74–5Not available725Compare →
Florence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.93–5Not available529Compare →
Northshore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available565Compare →
Pisgah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–6Not available548Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rankin Co School Dist

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#12 of 27
District spending per student
$11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mclaurin Elementary School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mclaurin Elementary School

Mclaurin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Florence, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 552 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mclaurin Elementary School

What grades does Mclaurin Elementary School serve?

Mclaurin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Mclaurin Elementary School?

Mclaurin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mclaurin Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mclaurin Elementary School rank in MS?

Mclaurin Elementary School ranks #128 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Mclaurin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mclaurin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mclaurin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mclaurin Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mclaurin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mclaurin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mclaurin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mclaurin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mclaurin Elementary School?

74.5% of students at Mclaurin 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
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Rankin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
Area population (ZIP 39073)
21,626
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
41.1
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 39073; 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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