Central Elementary School
Lucedale, MS · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Central Elementary School is a middle school located in Lucedale, Mississippi. The school serves 714 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Central Elementary School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central Elementary School has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Central Elementary School has 714 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
Yes, Central Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +11, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Central Elementary School is part of the George Co School Dist in Lucedale, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.