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#389 of 863 schools in MS
Top 45% in state
Goodman Pickens Elementary School
Elementary School · Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Goodman, MS
A Holmes County Consolidated Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3877 Highway 51 South, Goodman, MS 39079
- Math 29% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goodman Pickens Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below 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 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 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 Goodman Pickens 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$16,719
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$372/mo
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
42.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 216 | Compare → |
| S V Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| William Dean Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 417 | 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.
Holmes County Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodman Pickens Elementary School is listed in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodman Pickens Elementary School
Goodman Pickens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goodman, MS, part of Holmes County Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodman Pickens Elementary School
What grades does Goodman Pickens Elementary School serve?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodman Pickens Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodman Pickens Elementary School rank in MS?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School ranks #389 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Goodman Pickens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School 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 Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodman Pickens Elementary School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Goodman Pickens Elementary School a charter school?
No, Goodman Pickens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodman Pickens Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Goodman Pickens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Goodman Pickens 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (662) 468-2116
- Area population (ZIP 39079)
- 1,448
- Area median age
- 21.1
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 39079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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