Very Good
#165 of 863 schools in MS
Top 19% in state
D.m. Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Cleveland School Dist · Cleveland, MS
A Cleveland School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, Cleveland, MS 38732
- Math 42% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D.m. Smith Elementary score 34% 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 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 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 D.m. Smith 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$44,239
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–6 | 1.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Parks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 351 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cleveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
D.m. Smith Elementary is listed in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D.m. Smith Elementary
D.m. Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Cleveland, MS, part of Cleveland School Dist, serving approximately 257 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 863 schools in MS.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D.m. Smith Elementary
What grades does D.m. Smith Elementary serve?
D.m. Smith Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend D.m. Smith Elementary?
D.m. Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.m. Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D.m. Smith Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D.m. Smith Elementary rank in MS?
D.m. Smith Elementary ranks #165 of 863 schools in MS.
What is D.m. Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
D.m. Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 D.m. Smith Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D.m. Smith Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is D.m. Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, D.m. Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D.m. Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, D.m. Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D.m. Smith Elementary?
100.0% of students at D.m. Smith 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (662) 843-4355
- Area population (ZIP 38732)
- 16,735
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 38732; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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