Very Good
#293 of 863 schools in MS
Top 34% in state
Mary Reid School (k-4)
Elementary School · Marshall Co School Dist · Potts Camp, MS
A Marshall Co School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 Pontotoc Avenue, Potts Camp, MS 38659
- Math 52% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Reid School (k-4) score 47% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Reid School (k-4) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,306
Median home value
$83,200
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
| Galena Elementary School (k-7)Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–7 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
| H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | Not available | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Reid School (k-4) is listed in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Reid School (k-4)
Mary Reid School (k-4) is a public elementary school in Potts Camp, MS, part of Marshall Co School Dist, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Reid School (k-4)
What grades does Mary Reid School (k-4) serve?
Mary Reid School (k-4) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mary Reid School (k-4)?
Mary Reid School (k-4) has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Reid School (k-4)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Reid School (k-4) is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Reid School (k-4) rank in MS?
Mary Reid School (k-4) ranks #293 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Mary Reid School (k-4)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Reid School (k-4) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mary Reid School (k-4)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Reid School (k-4) has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Reid School (k-4) a charter school?
No, Mary Reid School (k-4) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Reid School (k-4) a Title I school?
No, Mary Reid School (k-4) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Reid School (k-4)?
100.0% of students at Mary Reid School (k-4) 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (662) 333-7774
- Area population (ZIP 38659)
- 2,117
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 38659; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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