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#531 of 863 schools in MS
Lipsey School
Middle School · Brookhaven School Dist · Brookhaven, MS
A Brookhaven School Dist middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
412 DRURY LANE, Brookhaven, MS 39601
- Math 47% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lipsey School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lipsey 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average643/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,750
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reading Nook AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Brookhaven Academy Educational FoundationPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brookhaven School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lipsey School is listed in BROOKHAVEN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lipsey School
Lipsey School is a public middle school in Brookhaven, MS, part of Brookhaven School Dist, serving approximately 352 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lipsey School
What grades does Lipsey School serve?
Lipsey School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Lipsey School?
Lipsey School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lipsey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lipsey School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lipsey School rank in MS?
Lipsey School ranks #531 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lipsey School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lipsey 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 Lipsey School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lipsey School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lipsey School a charter school?
No, Lipsey School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lipsey School a Title I school?
No, Lipsey School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lipsey School?
84.4% of students at Lipsey 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (601) 833-6148
- Area population (ZIP 39601)
- 23,748
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 39601; 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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