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#408 of 863 schools in MS

Top 47% in state

East Flora Elementary

Elementary School · Madison Co School Dist · Flora, MS

A Madison Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4759 HWY 22 EAST POST OFFICE DRAWER J, Flora, MS 39071

  • Math 41% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$12,248
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at East Flora Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Flora 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low172/100K

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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

$64,244

Median home value

$268,800

Median rent

$624/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39071; 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

4 in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available103Compare →
Luther Branson SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available143Compare →
Madison Avenue Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.63–5Not available476Compare →
Madison Station Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–5Not available1,014Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison Co School Dist

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#10 of 21
District spending per student
$12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Flora Elementary is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Flora Elementary

East Flora Elementary is a public elementary school in Flora, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Flora Elementary

What grades does East Flora Elementary serve?

East Flora Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Flora Elementary?

East Flora Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Flora Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at East Flora Elementary is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Flora Elementary rank in MS?

East Flora Elementary ranks #408 of 863 schools in MS.

What is East Flora Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

East Flora Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 East Flora Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Flora Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Flora Elementary a charter school?

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

Is East Flora Elementary a Title I school?

No, East Flora Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Flora Elementary?

85.4% of students at East Flora 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 – 5th
Enrollment
233
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 39071)
6,319
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40
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 39071; 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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