Very Good
#164 of 863 schools in MS
Top 19% in state
Fifth Street School
Middle School · West Point Consolidated School Dist · West Point, MS
A West Point Consolidated School Dist middle school serving grades 5th – 7th.
418 FIFTH STREET, West Point, MS 39773
- Math 50% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifth Street School score 41% 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 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 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
How we rate schools
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Where Fifth Street 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,587/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Point), 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
$38,914
Median home value
$128,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Point Consolidated School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fifth Street School is listed in WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifth Street School
Fifth Street School is a public middle school in West Point, MS, part of West Point Consolidated School Dist, serving approximately 467 students in grades 5th-7th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fifth Street School
What grades does Fifth Street School serve?
Fifth Street School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Fifth Street School?
Fifth Street School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Street School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifth Street School rank in MS?
Fifth Street School ranks #164 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Fifth Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifth Street School 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 Fifth Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifth Street School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Fifth Street School a charter school?
No, Fifth Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifth Street School a Title I school?
No, Fifth Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifth Street School?
100.0% of students at Fifth Street 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (662) 494-2191
- Area population (ZIP 39773)
- 14,771
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 39773; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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