Very Good
#219 of 863 schools in MS
Top 25% in state
Hopewell Elementary School
Elementary School · Covington County School District · Collins, MS
A Covington County School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
824 HOPEWELL ROAD, Collins, MS 39428
- Math 51% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above 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 33 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 37 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
How we rate schools
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Where Hopewell 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,840
Median home value
$99,500
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | Not available | 464 | Compare → |
| Mount Olive Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
| Seminary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Covington County School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Elementary School is listed in COVINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Elementary School
Hopewell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collins, MS, part of Covington County School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Elementary School
What grades does Hopewell Elementary School serve?
Hopewell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hopewell Elementary School?
Hopewell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Elementary School rank in MS?
Hopewell Elementary School ranks #219 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Hopewell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hopewell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hopewell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hopewell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hopewell 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Covington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (601) 765-8568
- Area population (ZIP 39428)
- 8,626
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 39428; 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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