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#365 of 863 schools in MS

Top 42% in state

Leakesville Elementary School

Elementary School · Greene County School District · Leakesville, MS

A Greene County School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 1299 175 Annex Rd, Leakesville, MS 39451

  • Math 48% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$12,818
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Leakesville Elementary School score 45% 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 Proficiency48%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leakesville 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$51,685

Median home value

$111,300

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39451; 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 in GREENE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mc Lain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–8Not available166Compare →
Sand Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–8Not available300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greene County School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leakesville Elementary School is listed in GREENE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leakesville Elementary School

Leakesville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leakesville, MS, part of Greene County School District, serving approximately 426 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leakesville Elementary School

What grades does Leakesville Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Leakesville Elementary School?

Leakesville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leakesville Elementary School rank in MS?

Leakesville Elementary School ranks #365 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Leakesville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leakesville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Leakesville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leakesville Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leakesville Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Leakesville Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Leakesville 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
426
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 39451)
7,957
Area median age
42.7
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 39451; 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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