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#577 of 863 schools in MS
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Elementary School · South Pike School Dist · Magnolia, MS
A South Pike School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1147 North Clark Avenue, Magnolia, MS 39652
- Math 50% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above 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 27 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 30 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 Eva Gordon Lower 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated874/100K
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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
$34,142
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osyka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 181 | 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.
South Pike School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Magnolia, MS, part of South Pike School Dist, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School
What grades does Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School serve?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School rank in MS?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School ranks #577 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School a charter school?
No, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Eva Gordon Lower 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (601) 783-0434
- Area population (ZIP 39652)
- 8,522
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 39652; 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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