Very Good
#295 of 863 schools in MS
Top 34% in state
Coldwater Elementary School
Elementary School · Tate Co School Dist · Coldwater, MS
A Tate Co School Dist elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
574 Parkway Street, Coldwater, MS 38618
- Math 39% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coldwater Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coldwater Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average633/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,128
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | Not available | 495 | Compare → |
| Strayhorn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Tate Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coldwater Elementary School is listed in TATE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coldwater, MS, part of Tate Co School Dist, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coldwater Elementary School
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School serve?
Coldwater Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coldwater Elementary School rank in MS?
Coldwater Elementary School ranks #295 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Coldwater Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coldwater Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Coldwater Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coldwater Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Coldwater Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coldwater Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coldwater Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coldwater Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coldwater Elementary School?
92.4% of students at Coldwater 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tate County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (662) 622-5511
- Area population (ZIP 38618)
- 10,022
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 38618; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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