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Mcevans School (Closed 2023)

601 Hwy 61 North, Po Box 510
Shaw, MS 38773
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Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mcevans School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Mcevans School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
#777 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
52%
14%
42%
20-24%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcevans School's ranking?
Mcevans School is ranked #777 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mcevans School?
444 students attend Mcevans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mcevans School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcevans School?
Mcevans School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcevans School offer ?
Mcevans School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcevans School part of?
Mcevans School is part of West Bolivar Cons School District.

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