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#529 of 863 schools in MS
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Middle School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Greenwood, MS
A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
604 ELZY AVENUE P. O. BOX 1497, Greenwood, MS 38930
- Math 8% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amanda Elzy Junior High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amanda Elzy Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,109
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–6 | 1.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Leflore Legacy AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amanda Elzy Junior High School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Amanda Elzy Junior High School is a public middle school in Greenwood, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 211 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amanda Elzy Junior High School
What grades does Amanda Elzy Junior High School serve?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy Junior High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amanda Elzy Junior High School rank in MS?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks #529 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Amanda Elzy Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amanda Elzy Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amanda Elzy Junior High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Amanda Elzy Junior High School a charter school?
No, Amanda Elzy Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amanda Elzy Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Amanda Elzy Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amanda Elzy Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Amanda Elzy Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (662) 459-8008
- Area population (ZIP 38930)
- 23,326
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38930; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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