Raines Elementary School

Raines Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 224 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Raines Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state and district across all grade levels. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Raines Elementary has not been able to improve its statewide ranking or rating, remaining among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi. In comparison, nearby schools like Clausell Elementary and Johnson Elementary have higher proficiency rates and better school rankings than Raines.

The persistent academic struggles at Raines Elementary may be influenced by a combination of factors, such as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, which has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate. While the nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Raines Elementary on academic measures. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Raines Elementary School.