Below Average
#756 of 863 schools in MS
Crystal Springs Middle School
Middle School · Copiah Co School Dist · Crystal Springs, MS
A Copiah Co School Dist middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2092 South Pat Harrison Drive, Crystal Springs, MS 39059
- Math 25% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal Springs Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 38 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
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Where Crystal Springs Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Wesson Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | Not available | 858 | 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.
Copiah Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in COPIAH CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal Springs Middle School
Crystal Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Crystal Springs, MS, part of Copiah Co School Dist, serving approximately 368 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal Springs Middle School
What grades does Crystal Springs Middle School serve?
Crystal Springs Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Crystal Springs Middle School?
Crystal Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal Springs Middle School rank in MS?
Crystal Springs Middle School ranks #756 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Crystal Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Springs Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crystal Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Crystal Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Crystal Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Springs Middle School?
100.0% of students at Crystal Springs Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Copiah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (601) 892-2722
- 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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