Below Average
#714 of 863 schools in MS
Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Meridian Public Schools · Meridian, MS
A Meridian Public Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 Crestwood Dr., Meridian, MS 39301
- Math 13% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestwood Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crestwood 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,701
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| The Pentecostal Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| West Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
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.
Meridian Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestwood Elementary School is listed in MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meridian, MS, part of Meridian Public Schools, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestwood Elementary School
What grades does Crestwood Elementary School serve?
Crestwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?
Crestwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestwood Elementary School rank in MS?
Crestwood Elementary School ranks #714 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Crestwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Crestwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crestwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crestwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Crestwood 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (601) 482-0395
- Area population (ZIP 39301)
- 21,184
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 39301; 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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