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#745 of 863 schools in MS

Marshall Elementary School

Elementary School · Carroll County School Dist · North Carrollton, MS

A Carroll County School Dist elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 130, North Carrollton, MS 38947

  • Math 20% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,897
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Marshall Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 37 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 Marshall 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median home value

$222,200

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38947; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carroll AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6PK–120.8 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Carroll County School Dist

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Elementary School is listed in CARROLL COUNTY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Elementary School

Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Carrollton, MS, part of Carroll County School Dist, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Elementary School

What grades does Marshall Elementary School serve?

Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?

Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Elementary School rank in MS?

Marshall Elementary School ranks #745 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Marshall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshall Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Marshall 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 – 6th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 38947)
38
Area median age
68.8
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 38947; 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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