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#563 of 863 schools in MS
Galena Elementary School (k-7)
Elementary School · Marshall Co School Dist · Holly Springs, MS
A Marshall Co School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4202 Hwy 4 West, Holly Springs, MS 38635
- Math 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galena Elementary School (k-7) 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 29 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 40 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 Galena Elementary School (k-7) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,441
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | Not available | 229 | Compare → |
| Mary Reid School (k-4)Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | Not available | 247 | 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.
Marshall Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena Elementary School (k-7) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena Elementary School (k-7)
Galena Elementary School (k-7) is a public elementary school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena Elementary School (k-7)
What grades does Galena Elementary School (k-7) serve?
Galena Elementary School (k-7) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Galena Elementary School (k-7)?
Galena Elementary School (k-7) has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary School (k-7)?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary School (k-7) is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena Elementary School (k-7) rank in MS?
Galena Elementary School (k-7) ranks #563 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Galena Elementary School (k-7)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Galena Elementary School (k-7) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Galena Elementary School (k-7)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena Elementary School (k-7) has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Galena Elementary School (k-7) a charter school?
No, Galena Elementary School (k-7) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena Elementary School (k-7) a Title I school?
No, Galena Elementary School (k-7) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena Elementary School (k-7)?
100.0% of students at Galena Elementary School (k-7) 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
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (662) 564-2229
- Area population (ZIP 38635)
- 15,312
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 38635; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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