McWillie Elementary School

Summary:

McWillie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 385 students in grades PK-6 in Jackson, Mississippi, which is part of the Jackson Public School District.

McWillie Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, with 91.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 36.5% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, reaching as high as #3 statewide. McWillie also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 14.7, lower than many nearby schools like Walton Elementary, Green Elementary, and Boyd Elementary. However, 100% of McWillie's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

McWillie Elementary's consistent academic excellence, despite serving a high-poverty student population, is an impressive accomplishment. The school's success offers valuable lessons and best practices that could be applied to other struggling schools in the Jackson Public School District and across the state of Mississippi.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4851 McWillie Circle
Jackson, MS 39206

(601) 987-3709

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,376

Students who attend McWillie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Chastain Middle School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Murrah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.2%

White:

21.7%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McWillie Elementary School ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.2%), White (21.7%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McWillie Elementary School is 14.7. 22 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McWillie Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McWillie Elementary School is $12,376. 27 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McWillie Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McWillie Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	96.29	6^th	394	98.5%
2009	90.79	18^th	392	95.4%
2010	97.55	2^nd	403	99.5%
2011	92.61	17^th	418	95.9%
2012	95.93	7^th	414	98.3%
2013	95.80	5^th	408	98.8%
2014	95.74	3^rd	394	99.2%
2015	98.97	3^rd	402	99.3%
2016	76.49	77^th	394	80.5%
2017	73.38	97^th	406	76.1%
2018	70.13	114^th	404	71.8%
2019	58.69	166^th	397	58.2%
2021	64.31	130^th	381	65.9%
2022	81.46	61^st	382	84.0%
2023	90.63	19^th	377	95.0%
2024	87.33	34^th	390	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 12, 2022

The school is extremely unsafe and the teachers and principal are unkind and yell at students. The teachers often prop open doors and leave them unlocked creating a very unsafe situation for our children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McWillie Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	39	576	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	622
2003	39	576	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	622
2004	56	606	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	670
2005	59	590	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	658
2006	60	540	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	610
2007	69	512	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	590
2008	81	553	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	642
2009	77	571	2	4	0	0	0	654
2010	91	592	4	6	0	0	0	693
2011	103	604	3	8	0	0	1	719
2012	104	559	2	9	0	0	2	676
2013	99	186	3	7	0	0	1	296
2014	90	305	3	7	0	0	3	408
2015	93	279	2	9	0	0	1	384
2016	87	274	3	10	0	0	1	375
2017	99	284	2	4	0	2	4	395
2018	101	319	1	6	0	2	3	432
2019	110	322	1	6	1	3	2	445
2020	101	296	1	2	0	3	18	421
2021	72	218	0	2	0	3	9	304
2022	77	256	0	9	0	0	18	360
2023	86	265	2	10	0	0	22	385
2024	88	285	2	6	0	0	25	406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McWillie Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	622	17.5	35.5	83.1
2003	622	17.5	35.5	83.1
2004	670	25.5	26.3	72.8
2005	658	30.0	21.9	45.6
2006	610	23.1	26.4	71.6
2007	590	24.4	24.2	74.1
2008	642	30.5	21.0	70.2
2009	654	30.3	21.6	72.5
2010	693	30.6	22.6	70.6
2011	719	29.5	24.3	72.7
2012	676	29.6	22.7	67.3
2013	296	19.0	15.5	n/a
2014	408	21.9	18.5	57.4
2015	384	23.0	16.6	100
2016	375	21.0	17.8	100
2017	395	20.3	19.3	100
2018	432	21.3	20.2	100
2019	445	24.3	18.3	100
2020	421	22.6	18.6	100
2021	304	25.5	11.8	100
2022	360	24.4	14.7	100
2023	385	30.6	12.5	100
2024	406	27.4	14.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McWillie Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	622	17.5	35.5	83.1
2003	622	17.5	35.5	83.1
2004	670	25.5	26.3	72.8
2005	658	30.0	21.9	45.6
2006	610	23.1	26.4	71.6
2007	590	24.4	24.2	74.1
2008	642	30.5	21.0	70.2
2009	654	30.3	21.6	72.5
2010	693	30.6	22.6	70.6
2011	719	29.5	24.3	72.7
2012	676	29.6	22.7	67.3
2013	296	19.0	15.5	n/a
2014	408	21.9	18.5	57.4
2015	384	23.0	16.6	100
2016	375	21.0	17.8	100
2017	395	20.3	19.3	100
2018	432	21.3	20.2	100
2019	445	24.3	18.3	100
2020	421	22.6	18.6	100
2021	304	25.5	11.8	100
2022	360	24.4	14.7	100
2023	385	30.6	12.5	100
2024	406	27.4	14.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McWillie Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,886
2018	$8,073
2019	$8,412
2020	$11,752
2021	$11,638
2022	$12,376

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McWillie Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 377 Elementary schools	36.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McWillie Elementary School)	72.7	79.4	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McWillie Elementary School)	69.7	76.5	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McWillie Elementary School)	57.1	73.6	16.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McWillie Elementary School)	28.6	73.7	45.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McWillie Elementary School)	31.3	82.3	51%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (McWillie Elementary School)	18.8	58.9	40.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (McWillie Elementary School)	43.8	88.2	44.4%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	445	385	13.5%
African American	322	265	17.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	110	86	21.8%
Two or More Races	2	22	1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near McWillie Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
McWillie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4851 McWillie Circle	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3709	406	27	14.7	100.0%	88 (21.7%)	285 (70.2%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	87.3	34^th of 390 public elementary schools	91.3%		90.6	19^th of 377 public elementary schools	95.0%	15	91.3	84.7	58.8	73.9	69.2	76.4	82.4	$12,376
Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Public, Charter	K-4	787 E. Northside Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E Smilow Collegiate	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	569	31	18.5	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	556 (97.7%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.2	357^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.4	363^rd of 377 public elementary schools	3.7%	6	35.6	32.7		16.7	28.3			$12,179
Spann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1615 Brecon Drive	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3532	381	28	13.5	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	292 (76.6%)	76 (19.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	24.4	309^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.8%		40.9	224^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.6%	85	50.7	39.7	32.7	37.6	25.4	34.5	54.6	$12,851
Boyd Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4531 Broadmeadow Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 987-3504	341	27	12.5	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	315 (92.4%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12	359^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.9%		15.1	338^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.3%	21	19.1	33.3	23.1	11.8	9.3	23.1	67.3	$13,064
Casey Elementary School	Public	K-5	2101 Lake Circle	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3510	250	20	12.5	100.0%	7 (2.8%)	235 (94.0%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	62.7	145^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.8%		81.1	54^th of 377 public elementary schools	85.7%	91	47.7	62.2	56.9	40.9	66.7	56.9	81.0	$14,273
Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Forest Avenue	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3519	290	21	13.6	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	280 (96.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30.5	275^th of 390 public elementary schools	29.5%		48.9	188^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.1%	87	42.2	38.3	40.0	33.4	29.8	55.6	62.2	$13,657
North Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 N. James M. Davis Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3528	329	24	13.7	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	322 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	32.2	271^st of 390 public elementary schools	30.5%		38.6	242^nd of 377 public elementary schools	35.8%	29	49.1	50.0	33.4	31.6	60.0	23.5	58.9	$12,418
Mc Leod Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Sandlewood Place	Jackson	39211	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3597	363	22	16.2	100.0%	5 (1.4%)	349 (96.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)								$12,316
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	348	26	13.5	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	345 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about McWillie Elementary School

What district is McWillie Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend McWillie Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended McWillie Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McWillie Elementary School?

Students at McWillie Elementary School are 70% African American, 22% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is McWillie Elementary School a good school?

Yes. McWillie Elementary School ranks in the top 8.7% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of McWillie Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McWillie Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Chastain Middle School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Murrah High School

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