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Lowndes County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1053 Hwy 45 South
Columbus, MS 39701
Lowndes County
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PH: (662) 244-5000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5391 students
  • 9 schools

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 MCT Results

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 3

Language Arts
 59% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 73% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Language Arts
 61% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 59% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 61% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts
 70% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts
 56% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 54% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

Math
 52% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 60% (2008)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts
 59% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 43% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.

Math
 64% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Language Arts
 50% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.

Math
 72% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math.
  • The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MST Results

Scale: % proficient or above

Grade 5

Science
 60% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 53% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science
 49% (2010)
 37% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 SATP Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 74% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 58% (2008)
The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

English II
 69% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 70% (2008)
The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.

Biology I
 80% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.

U.S. History
 96% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course.
  • Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school.
  • The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic60%46%
Black, not Hispanic38%50%
Hispanic<1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%68%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,728$7,473
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%59%
Student and staff support8%9%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures22%22%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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