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Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle

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Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle ranks 167 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School is a public school serving 460 students in grades PK-8 in the Hinds County School District in Raymond, MS. The school generally outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with strong test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 59.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 49.8% for the district and 55.9% for the state.

However, the school faces some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.2% to 27.9% over the past few years. This is higher than the state average and could be impacting the school's academic performance. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.39% in 2023-2024, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, the nearby Northside Elementary in the Clinton Public School District significantly outperforms Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School in 3rd-grade ELA and Mathematics.

Despite its strengths, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 215 out of 390 schools in 2023-2024 to 167 out of 383 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a potential decline in performance relative to other schools in the state. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and continuing to focus on academic excellence could help the school improve its overall performance and better serve its students.

453

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,104

Per pupil spending ?

73.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

417 Palestine Street
Raymond, MS 39154

(601) 857-0213

District: Hinds County School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.9%

White:

19.9%

Two or more races:

19.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2024 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2024

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hinds County School District

✓Above the Mississippi median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg45%

Mississippi avg51%

Elementary school

167^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 12 pts since 2024

From bottom 45% (2024) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

111^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 5 pts since 2024

From top 47% (2024) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Hinds County School District

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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	57.1	167 of 383	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.4	215 of 390	44.9%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	111 of 266	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	124 of 264	53.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+15 vs state

Mathematics57%+5 vs state

English Language Arts41%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	417 Palestine Street	Raymond	39154	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 857-0213	453	36	12.6	73.3%	90 (19.9%)	235 (51.9%)	41 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (19.2%)	57.1	167^th of 383 public elementary schools	56.4%		46.4	215^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.9%	48	41.2	41.0	59.1	43.5	17.0	45.8	49.0	48.7	67.4	53.4	52.2	70.8	83.7	66.7	$14,104
Timberlawn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1980 N. Siwell Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2556	295	19	15.3	100.0%	10 (3.4%)	282 (95.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13.7	350^th of 383 public elementary schools	8.6%		20.4	329^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.6%	21	37.5	30.2	36.4				19.5	11.6	15.9				38.6		$13,162
Gary Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	7241 Gary Road	Byram	39272	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 373-1319	717	41	17.6	68.1%	38 (5.3%)	650 (90.7%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)								(n/a)															$9,480
Gary Road Intermediate	Public	3-5	7255 Gary Road	Byram	39272	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 372-8150	680	47	14.4	79.3%	39 (5.7%)	609 (89.6%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	50.6	191^st of 383 public elementary schools	50.1%		41	243^rd of 390 public elementary schools	37.7%	52	40.8	45.5	53.2				51.3	43.0	51.0				78.2		$9,921
Bates Elementary School	Public	K-5	3180 McDowell Rd. Ext.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-1412	482	26	18.3	99.4%	5 (1.0%)	405 (84.0%)	62 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	7	373^rd of 383 public elementary schools	2.6%		7	381^st of 390 public elementary schools	2.3%	8	19.2	27.5	28.0				21.2	18.8	10.2				22.0		$13,079
Bolton-Edwards Elementary Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9700 I-20 West Frontage	Bolton	39041	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 866-2522	335	27	12.5	100.0%	15 (4.5%)	292 (87.2%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	18.8	333^rd of 383 public elementary schools	13.1%		26.3	300^th of 390 public elementary schools	23.1%	33	25.7	19.5	35.5	29.2	27.3	37.2	57.1	13.9	16.1	33.3	42.5	31.3	48.4	48.0	$12,393
Oak Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	1831 Smallwood Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4330	436	23	18.8	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	425 (97.5%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10.1	362^nd of 383 public elementary schools	5.5%		19.8	334^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.4%	28	17.8	39.2	21.2				12.2	29.4	9.1				47.0		$14,377
John Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 John Hopkins Rd	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2540	497	28	17.5	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	489 (98.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31.3	270^th of 383 public elementary schools	29.5%		15	349^th of 390 public elementary schools	10.5%	79	30.8	37.7	37.8				25.5	45.9	36.4				78.8		$14,271
Northside Elementary School	Public	2-3	451 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7531	683	45	15.1	48.0%	213 (31.2%)	361 (52.9%)	37 (5.4%)	42 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)								(n/a)	68.8						78.9								$9,334
Eastside Elementary School	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	747	49	15.2	47.9%	250 (33.5%)	378 (50.6%)	44 (5.9%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	92.2	16^th of 383 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%	2		70.9	75.2					86.6	81.5				84.8		$9,696

Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle

How many students attend Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 453 students attended Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle.

Is Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle a good school?

Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle ranks 167^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle in?

Hinds County School District

What is the racial makeup of Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle?

Students at Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle are 52% African American, 20% White, 19% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

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