B
Good
70/100

William Dean Jr. Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 96 Rockport Road, Lexington, MS 39095
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.24 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 96th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Mississippi for growth

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
417
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%96/100Students gain 1.24 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 96th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−20 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black19%12%reading -15 pts, math -23 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income19%12%reading -19 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 96 Rockport Road
City Lexington
ZIP Code 39095
District 2800195
NCES School ID 280019501496
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39095

Understanding the community around William Dean Jr. Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,071
Per Capita Income $28,429
Poverty Rate 24.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 84.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,600
Median Rent $636
Owner-Occupied 67.5%
Renter-Occupied 32.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William Dean Jr. Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.6%
White 1.7%
Two or More Races 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 417
Teachers (FTE) 28.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has 417 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does William Dean Jr. Elementary School serve?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does William Dean Jr. Elementary School receive per student?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School receives $16,627 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William Dean Jr. Elementary School in 39095 ▼
Avg Home Value
$100,814
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
32.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026