Excellent
#9 of 863 schools in MS
Top 1% in state
Leland School Park
Middle School · Leland School Dist · Leland, MS
A Leland School Dist middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 MILAM STREET, Leland, MS 38756
- Math 49% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leland School Park score 64% 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 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 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 Leland School Park 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,176
Median home value
$109,700
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Leland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leland School Park is listed in LELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leland School Park
Leland School Park is a public middle school in Leland, MS, part of Leland School Dist, serving approximately 248 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leland School Park
What grades does Leland School Park serve?
Leland School Park serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leland School Park?
Leland School Park has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland School Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland School Park is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leland School Park rank in MS?
Leland School Park ranks #9 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leland School Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Leland School Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Leland School Park?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leland School Park has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Leland School Park a charter school?
No, Leland School Park is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leland School Park a Title I school?
No, Leland School Park is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leland School Park?
100.0% of students at Leland School Park 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (662) 686-5017
- Area population (ZIP 38756)
- 6,568
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 38756; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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