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Hawkins Elementary School

526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawkins Elementary 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hawkins Elementary School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hawkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawkins Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#418 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawkins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hawkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hawkins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawkins Elementary School's ranking?
Hawkins Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hawkins Elementary School often compared to?
Hawkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hawkins Elementary School?
298 students attend Hawkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hawkins Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkins Elementary School?
Hawkins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawkins Elementary School offer ?
Hawkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawkins Elementary School part of?
Hawkins Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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