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#597 of 863 schools in MS

Crystal Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Copiah Co School Dist · Crystal Springs, MS

A Copiah Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

213 Newton Street, Crystal Springs, MS 39059

  • Math 50% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$10,780
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Crystal Springs Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crystal Springs Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$49,191

Median home value

$117,700

Median rent

$690/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39059; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Copiah Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–123.8 mi599Compare →
Wesson Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.8K–12Not available858Compare →

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.

Copiah Co School Dist

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crystal Springs Elementary is listed in COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crystal Springs Elementary

Crystal Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Crystal Springs, MS, part of Copiah Co School Dist, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crystal Springs Elementary

What grades does Crystal Springs Elementary serve?

Crystal Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Crystal Springs Elementary?

Crystal Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crystal Springs Elementary rank in MS?

Crystal Springs Elementary ranks #597 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Crystal Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Crystal Springs Elementary 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 Crystal Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Springs Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crystal Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Crystal Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crystal Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Crystal Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Springs Elementary?

100.0% of students at Crystal Springs Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Copiah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 39059)
12,065
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
42.5
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 39059; 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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