Lowndes County School District
- 1053 HWY 45 SOUTH
- COLUMBUS, MS 39701
- (662) 244-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70.1% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,271 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,391 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 370 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 52.9% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.2% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 59.4% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.3% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.7% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.2% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.8% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 57.7% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.2% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.1% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.6% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 48.8% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.9% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 57.2% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.9% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 65.3% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.2% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 48.1% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.5% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.4% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.1% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.6% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.5% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 37.3% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.3% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 51.1% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.3% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 64.8% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 53.4% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.4% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 69.2% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,391 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 400 |
| 1st Grade Students | 404 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 355 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 362 |
| 4th Grade Students | 413 |
| 5th Grade Students | 402 |
| 6th Grade Students | 417 |
| 7th Grade Students | 420 |
| 8th Grade Students | 399 |
| 9th Grade Students | 464 |
| 10th Grade Students | 429 |
| 11th Grade Students | 334 |
| 12th Grade Students | 362 |
| Ungraded Students | 77 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Hispanic | 55 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,805 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,853 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,662 |
| Female | 2,585 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 370 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.8 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 167 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 138 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 43 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 72 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | 11 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 244 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| School Administrators | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| Student Support Services | 22 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 150 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $49,509,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $19,692,000 | 39.8% |
| Property Tax | $10,555,000 | 21.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,822,000 | 5.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $26,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $495,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $592,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $53,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $114,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $696,000 | 1.4% |
| Private Contributions | $72,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,266,000 | 8.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $24,715,000 | 49.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $23,526,000 | 47.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $57,000 | 0.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $269,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $346,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $11,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Programs | $506,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $5,102,000 | 10.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,433,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,137,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $32,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $161,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $61,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,289,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Other | $513,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $476,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $39,642,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $23,858,000 | 60.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,781,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $1,925,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,819,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $613,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $2,187,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,262,000 | 8.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,964,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,011,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,003,000 | 5.1% |
| Food Services | $1,952,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Services | $51,000 | 0.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 70.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 296 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 33 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 78 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lowndes County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 5,391
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 370
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CALEDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
99 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | KG-5 | 973 | 17.1 |  4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
111 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | 9-12 | 558 | 17.4 |  Review This School |
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| CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
105 Confederate Dr
Caledonia, MS Public | 6-8 | 471 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| NEW HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
199 Enlow Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-5 | 1,176 | 16.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEW HOPE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3419 New Hope Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | 845 | 16.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
462 Center Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 6-8 | 668 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| WEST LOWNDES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1000 Gilmer Wilburn Rd
Columbus, MS Public | KG-5 | 212 | 10.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
644 South Frontage Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 9-12 | 225 | 11.3 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| WEST LOWNDES MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1380 Motley Rd
Columbus, MS Public | 6-8 | 119 | 6.5 | Review This School |
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