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#545 of 863 schools in MS
Iuka Elementary School
Elementary School · Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Iuka, MS
A Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1500 Whitehouse Road, Iuka, MS 38852
- Math 56% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iuka Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iuka 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iuka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,244
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$568/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | Not available | 844 | Compare → |
| Burnsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Tishomingo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | Not available | 269 | 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.
Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iuka Elementary School is listed in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iuka Elementary School
Iuka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iuka, MS, part of Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iuka Elementary School
What grades does Iuka Elementary School serve?
Iuka Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Iuka Elementary School?
Iuka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iuka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iuka 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 Iuka Elementary School rank in MS?
Iuka Elementary School ranks #545 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Iuka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Iuka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Iuka Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iuka Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Iuka Elementary School a charter school?
No, Iuka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iuka Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Iuka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iuka Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Iuka 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tishomingo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (662) 423-9290
- Area population (ZIP 38852)
- 8,719
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 38852; 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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