Very Good
#301 of 863 schools in MS
Top 35% in state
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
Elementary School · HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
96 Rockport Road, Lexington, MS 39095
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Mississippi schools
#301 of 863
In Lexington
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#5 of 7
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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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. William Dean Jr.
Elementary School serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. William Dean Jr. Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 863 schools in MS.
Structured state assessment records for William Dean Jr. Elementary School show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- MS avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at William Dean Jr. Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
William Dean Jr. Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
33% of students at William Dean Jr. Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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William Dean Jr. Elementary School — Students at William Dean Jr. Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MS MAAP (2024-25)
Based on 17 test records from MS state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How William Dean Jr. Elementary School Compares
See how William Dean Jr. Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
96 Rockport Road, Lexington, MS 39095
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William Dean Jr. Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Durant), which scores notably higher. Another option is S V MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 9.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LONG CREEK ATTENDANCE CENTER (rated 7.3/10, 17.1 miles away, in nearby Sallis), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lexington, see our Lexington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HOLMES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lexington | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| HOLMES COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Lexington | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| S V MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lexington | 9.6 mi | 8.0 |
| S V MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Lexington | 9.6 mi | 7.4 |
| WILLIAMS-SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Durant | 10.4 mi | 7.5 |
| DURANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Durant | 10.3 mi | 8.5 |
| GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Goodman | 13.8 mi | 6.7 |
| LONG CREEK ATTENDANCE CENTER Sallis | 17.1 mi | 7.3 |
| LINWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Vaughan | 23.0 mi | 5.7 |
| MCADAMS ATTENDANCE CENTER Sallis | 20.7 mi | 6.1 |
| BENTON ACADEMY Benton | 24.1 mi | 4.9 |
| VELMA JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL Camden | 25.2 mi | 6.6 |
| CLAUDINE F BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenwood | 26.4 mi | 3.8 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenwood | 27.7 mi | 6.8 |
| AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL Greenwood | 27.8 mi | 6.9 |
| AMANDA ELZY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Greenwood | 27.8 mi | 5.9 |
| CARROLL ACADEMY Carrollton | 28.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Greenwood | 28.2 mi | 7.8 |
| THREADGILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenwood | 28.5 mi | 6.4 |
| MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Carrollton | 28.7 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 39095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,838
Median Home Value
$93,400
Median Rent
$604/mo
Population
6,652
College Educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Avg Commute
33.6 min
Poverty Rate
32.8%
Median Age
40.6
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (662) 834-3003
Resources & Links
District
HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD- District Enrollment
- 2,386
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,056
- District Rank
- #5 of 7
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