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#600 of 863 schools in MS
Gary Road Intermediate School
Elementary School · Hinds Co School Dist · Byram, MS
A Hinds Co School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7255 Gary Road, Byram, MS 39272
- Math 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gary Road Intermediate School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gary Road Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Byram), 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
$75,657
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39272; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| New Vineyard Community Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Lbfh Childcare Center and Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hinds Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gary Road Intermediate School is listed in HINDS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Road Intermediate School
Gary Road Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Byram, MS, part of Hinds Co School Dist, serving approximately 680 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Road Intermediate School
What grades does Gary Road Intermediate School serve?
Gary Road Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Gary Road Intermediate School?
Gary Road Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Road Intermediate School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Road Intermediate School rank in MS?
Gary Road Intermediate School ranks #600 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gary Road Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Road Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Gary Road Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary Road Intermediate School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gary Road Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Gary Road Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gary Road Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Gary Road Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary Road Intermediate School?
74.4% of students at Gary Road Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (601) 372-8150
- Area population (ZIP 39272)
- 14,161
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 39272; 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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