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#571 of 863 schools in MS

Center Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS

A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13662 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654

  • Math 74% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$9,525
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Center Hill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Center Hill 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. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,558/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$99,481

Median home value

$284,400

Median rent

$1,570/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; 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
Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)Enrollment path unverified5.5K–44.6 mi504Compare →
Chickasaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.72–34.7 mi479Compare →
Olive Branch ElemEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–14.7 mi512Compare →
Overpark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–54.7 mi645Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Desoto Co School Dist

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#16 of 39
District spending per student
$9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Center Hill Elementary School is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center Hill Elementary School

Center Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 789 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center Hill Elementary School

What grades does Center Hill Elementary School serve?

Center Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Center Hill Elementary School?

Center Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Center Hill Elementary School rank in MS?

Center Hill Elementary School ranks #571 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Center Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Center Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Hill Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Center Hill Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Center Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

40.8% of students at Center Hill 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
789
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
DeSoto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 38654)
57,334
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
38.1
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 38654; 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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