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#109 of 863 schools in MS

Top 13% in state

Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Scott Co School Dist · Lake, MS

A Scott Co School Dist elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 School Street, Lake, MS 39092

  • Math 75% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+30.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Lake Elementary School score 70% 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 Proficiency75%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 26 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 Lake 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,281

Median rent

$449/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39092; 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

3 in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–4Not available702Compare →
Scott Central Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–12Not available871Compare →
Sebastopol Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–12Not available684Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Scott Co School Dist

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Elementary School is listed in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Elementary School

Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake, MS, part of Scott Co School Dist, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Elementary School

What grades does Lake Elementary School serve?

Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Lake Elementary School?

Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary 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 Lake Elementary School rank in MS?

Lake Elementary School ranks #109 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Lake Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Lake 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 39092)
3,323
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.8
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 39092; 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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