Below Average
#784 of 863 schools in MS
Green Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
610 FOREST AVENUE, Jackson, MS 39206
- Math 26% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Elementary School score 29% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 35 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 Green 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,611
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| The Redeemer's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Barack H Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | Not available | 292 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #23 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Elementary School
Green Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Elementary School
What grades does Green Elementary School serve?
Green Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Green Elementary School?
Green Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Elementary School rank in MS?
Green Elementary School ranks #784 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Green Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Green Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Green Elementary School a charter school?
No, Green Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Green Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Green 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (601) 987-3519
- Area population (ZIP 39206)
- 21,878
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 39206; 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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