Very Good
#266 of 863 schools in MS
Top 31% in state
Mc Neal Elementary School
Elementary School · Canton Public School Dist · Canton, MS
A Canton Public School Dist elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
364 Martin Luther King Drive, Canton, MS 39046
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mc Neal Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mc Neal 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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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
$48,288
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Canton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of ArEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 386 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,389NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mc Neal Elementary School is listed in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mc Neal Elementary School
Mc Neal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, MS, part of Canton Public School Dist, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mc Neal Elementary School
What grades does Mc Neal Elementary School serve?
Mc Neal Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mc Neal Elementary School?
Mc Neal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Neal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Neal Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mc Neal Elementary School rank in MS?
Mc Neal Elementary School ranks #266 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Mc Neal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mc Neal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mc Neal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mc Neal Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Mc Neal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mc Neal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mc Neal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mc Neal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mc Neal Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mc Neal 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (601) 859-3654
- Area population (ZIP 39046)
- 29,160
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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