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#449 of 863 schools in MS
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
Elementary School · Cleveland School Dist · Merigold, MS
A Cleveland School Dist elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 N Martin L King, Merigold, MS 38759
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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 Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,841
Median home value
$146,200
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I T Montgomery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 351 | Compare → |
| D.m. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–6 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Nailor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 251 | 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.
Cleveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec is listed in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec is a public elementary school in Merigold, MS, part of Cleveland School Dist, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec
What grades does Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec serve?
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec?
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec rank in MS?
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec ranks #449 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec a charter school?
No, Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec a Title I school?
No, Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec?
100.0% of students at Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc Tec 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (662) 748-2734
- Area population (ZIP 38759)
- 1,409
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 38759; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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