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#792 of 863 schools in MS

Armstrong Elementary School

Elementary School · Greenville Public Schools · Greenville, MS

A Greenville Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

528 RedBud Street, Greenville, MS 38701

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$12,612
Chronic Absenteeism41.3%

Students at Armstrong Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Armstrong Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,998

Median home value

$118,200

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Weddington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.21–51.0 mi219Compare →
Tender Ages Learning CenterPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–61.5 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Greenville Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#8 of 11
District spending per student
$12,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
50.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Armstrong Elementary School is listed in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Armstrong Elementary School

Armstrong Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenville, MS, part of Greenville Public Schools, serving approximately 121 students in grades 1st-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Armstrong Elementary School

What grades does Armstrong Elementary School serve?

Armstrong Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Armstrong Elementary School?

Armstrong Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Armstrong Elementary School rank in MS?

Armstrong Elementary School ranks #792 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Armstrong Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Armstrong Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Armstrong Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Armstrong Elementary School a charter school?

No, Armstrong Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Armstrong Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Armstrong Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Armstrong Elementary 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.3%
Area population (ZIP 38701)
21,260
Area median age
39.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 38701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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