B+
Above Average
84/100

Mc Lain Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 114 Shows Street/198 Bypass, McLain, MS 39456
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 60th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
A
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 77th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
166
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%60/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%77/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −4 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 proficiency42% (+3 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 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
White57%52%reading +3 pts, math -9 pts54th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +10 pts, math +1 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +12 pts, math +4 pts70th 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 114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
City McLain
ZIP Code 39456
District 2801590
NCES School ID 280159000233
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39456

Understanding the community around Mc Lain Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,094
Per Capita Income $17,376
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,400
Median Rent $694
Owner-Occupied 96.9%
Renter-Occupied 3.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mc Lain Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.7%
Black 30.7%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 166
Teachers (FTE) 16.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mc Lain Elementary School?
Mc Lain Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 84 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 Mc Lain Elementary School?
Mc Lain Elementary School has 166 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Mc Lain Elementary School serve?
Mc Lain Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mc Lain Elementary School receive per student?
Mc Lain Elementary School receives $12,352 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mc Lain Elementary School in 39456 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,348
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+16.3%
% Renters
3.1%

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