Very Good
#301 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
Elementary School · Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Lexington, MS
A Holmes County Consolidated Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
96 Rockport Road, Lexington, MS 39095
- Math 33% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Dean Jr. Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below 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 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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 17 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
How we rate schools
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Where William Dean Jr. 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,838
Median home value
$93,400
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Holmes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Durant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
| Goodman Pickens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
| S V Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holmes County Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Dean Jr. Elementary School is listed in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Dean Jr. Elementary School
William Dean Jr. Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, MS, part of Holmes County Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 863 schools in MS.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Dean Jr. Elementary School
What grades does William Dean Jr. Elementary School serve?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Dean Jr. Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Dean Jr. Elementary School rank in MS?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School ranks #301 of 863 schools in MS.
What is William Dean Jr. Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Dean Jr. Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is William Dean Jr. Elementary School a charter school?
No, William Dean Jr. Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Dean Jr. Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William Dean Jr. Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
100.0% of students at William Dean Jr. 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (662) 834-3003
- Area population (ZIP 39095)
- 6,652
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 39095; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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