Excellent
#12 of 863 schools in MS
Top 1% in state
Brooks Elem School
Elementary School · North Bolivar Cons School Dist · Duncan, MS
A North Bolivar Cons School Dist elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 168, Duncan, MS 38740
- Math 56% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooks Elem School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 44 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 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
How we rate schools
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Where Brooks Elem 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,656
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in NORTH BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I T Montgomery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Bolivar Cons School Dist
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brooks Elem School is listed in NORTH BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooks Elem School
Brooks Elem School is a public elementary school in Duncan, MS, part of North Bolivar Cons School Dist, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooks Elem School
What grades does Brooks Elem School serve?
Brooks Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Brooks Elem School?
Brooks Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elem School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooks Elem School rank in MS?
Brooks Elem School ranks #12 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Brooks Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooks Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Brooks Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooks Elem School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Brooks Elem School a charter school?
No, Brooks Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooks Elem School a Title I school?
No, Brooks Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooks Elem School?
100.0% of students at Brooks Elem 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (662) 337-6523
- Area population (ZIP 38740)
- 395
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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 38740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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