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#605 of 863 schools in MS

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)

Elementary School · Marshall Co School Dist · Byhalia, MS

A Marshall Co School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

172 Highway 309 North, Byhalia, MS 38611

  • Math 35% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$11,240
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 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

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The neighborhood

Where Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,198

Median home value

$206,500

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38611; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Friendship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–114.4 mi55Compare →
Center Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–54.6 mi789Compare →
Galena Elementary School (k-7)Enrollment path unverified5.8K–7Not available119Compare →
H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)Enrollment path unverified5.2K–4Not available229Compare →

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.

Marshall Co School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$11,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) is a public elementary school in Byhalia, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)

What grades does Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) serve?

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)?

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)?

The student-teacher ratio at Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) rank in MS?

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) ranks #605 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) a charter school?

No, Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) a Title I school?

No, Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)?

100.0% of students at Byhalia Elementary School (k-4) 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 38611)
16,751
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
38.4
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 38611; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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