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#643 of 863 schools in MS
Kosciusko Middle
Elementary School · Kosciusko School District · Kosciusko, MS
An elementary school in Kosciusko, MS where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
229 West Washington St, Kosciusko, MS 39090
- Math 63% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kosciusko Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 30 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kosciusko Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kosciusko), 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
$46,346
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kosciusko School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kosciusko Middle is listed in KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kosciusko Middle
Kosciusko Middle is a public elementary school in Kosciusko, MS, part of Kosciusko School District, serving approximately 286 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kosciusko Middle
What grades does Kosciusko Middle serve?
Kosciusko Middle serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Kosciusko Middle?
Kosciusko Middle has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kosciusko Middle rank in MS?
Kosciusko Middle ranks #643 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kosciusko Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kosciusko Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Kosciusko Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kosciusko Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kosciusko Middle a charter school?
No, Kosciusko Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kosciusko Middle a Title I school?
No, Kosciusko Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kosciusko Middle?
86.0% of students at Kosciusko Middle 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Attala County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (662) 289-4653
- Area population (ZIP 39090)
- 11,811
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 39090; 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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