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#187 of 863 schools in MS

Top 22% in state

Holly Springs Primary School

Elementary School · Holly Springs School Dist · Holly Springs, MS

A Holly Springs School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

405 SOUTH MAURY STREET, Holly Springs, MS 38635

  • Math 45% vs MS 54% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$14,958
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at Holly Springs Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
54%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 40 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Springs Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6PK–81.1 mi112Compare →
Marshall AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0PK–121.1 mi268Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Holly Springs School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Springs Primary School is listed in HOLLY SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Springs Primary School

Holly Springs Primary School is a public elementary school in Holly Springs, MS, part of Holly Springs School Dist, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Springs Primary School

What grades does Holly Springs Primary School serve?

Holly Springs Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Holly Springs Primary School?

Holly Springs Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Primary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Springs Primary School rank in MS?

Holly Springs Primary School ranks #187 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Holly Springs Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Springs Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Holly Springs Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs Primary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Holly Springs Primary School a charter school?

No, Holly Springs Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holly Springs Primary School a Title I school?

No, Holly Springs Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs Primary School?

100.0% of students at Holly Springs Primary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
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.
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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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