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McWillie Elementary School

4851 MCWILLIE CIRCLE, JACKSON, MS, 39206

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 26 of 153 in Mississippi

Top schools in Jackson
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

McWillie Elementary School

4851 MCWILLIE CIRCLE, JACKSON, MS, 39206

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 26 of 153 in Mississippi

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About McWillie Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 65% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
406
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 21.67%
Asian 0.49%
Hispanic 1.48%
Black 70.2%
Two+ Races 6.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
21.67%
Asian
0.49%
Hispanic
1.48%
Black
70.2%
Two+ Races
6.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
52.22%
212 Female
47.78%
194 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

406 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

McWillie Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4851 MCWILLIE CIRCLE, JACKSON, MS, 39206

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Phone

(601) 987-3709

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TOP 26 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McWillie Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The McWillie Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, has set an ambitious goal for its fundraising. The school needs $500,000 to build a new building on one of its campuses. This will help with classrooms that are too full and make the school a better place for kids to learn. This project shows that the school wants to make the buildings better and give students a good education.

The school uses a Montessori-based curriculum, which means that students of different ages learn together in the same classroom. The focus is on interactive and self-directed learning. This makes for a one-of-a-kind and interesting way to learn. There are a lot of different programs at McWillie Elementary, such as Spanish and string instrument classes, as well as activities after school. This lets students try out different things.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning does McWillie Elementary School use?

Ans. McWillie Elementary focuses on providing a balanced education that includes academics, creativity, and social development to help students grow in all areas.

Q2. What does the school do to help students behave?

Ans. The school encourages good behavior by setting clear rules, teaching character, and keeping in touch with families on a regular basis.

Q3. Do parents want to be involved in school events?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to participate in events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities that enhance relationships between the school and the community.

Q4. What kinds of programs are available besides schoolwork?

Ans. Students can look into enrichment activities that encourage creativity, working together, and their own interests.

Q5. What ways does McWillie Elementary talk to families?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date and in touch through newsletters, phone calls, and online platforms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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