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Raymond Elementary School

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Summary

Raymond Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Hinds County School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 377 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite having a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 99% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Raymond Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 67.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.6% for the district and 51.6% for the state. Similarly, 71.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 47.4% for the district and 54.8% for the state. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and overcoming the challenges associated with poverty.

Additionally, Raymond Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.2 to 17.6 students per teacher. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of African American students. This diversity could provide valuable learning experiences for students and contribute to a more inclusive school environment.

377

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

99.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

417 Palestine Road
Raymond, MS 39154

(601) 857-0213

District: Hinds County School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.6%

White:

32.6%

Hispanic:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2013 → 54th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school49%

District avg41%

Mississippi avg51%

Not ranked this year

Raymond Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

69^th of 130Hinds County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2023	52.0	172 of 377	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.6	185 of 382	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.4	200 of 381	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.7	187 of 397	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	191 of 404	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.4	177 of 406	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.5	140 of 394	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.8	76 of 402	81.1%	★★★★☆
2014	56.5	182 of 394	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.1	159 of 408	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.0	138 of 414	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.8	152 of 418	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	152 of 403	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.0	115 of 392	70.7%	★★★★☆
2008	80.6	61 of 394	84.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2022-2023) ?

Science61%-3 vs state

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Mathematics44%-7 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Raymond Elementary School?

Students at Raymond Elementary School are 59% African American, 33% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Raymond Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Raymond Elementary School.

What district is Raymond Elementary School in?

Hinds County School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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