Very Good
#281 of 863 schools in MS
Top 32% in state
Milam Elementary School
Middle School · Tupelo Public School Dist · Tupelo, MS
A Tupelo Public School Dist middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.
720 West Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804
- Math 62% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milam Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 30 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milam 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tupelo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,837
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Tupelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Plantersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tupelo Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milam Elementary School is listed in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milam Elementary School
Milam Elementary School is a public middle school in Tupelo, MS, part of Tupelo Public School Dist, serving approximately 542 students in grades 6th-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milam Elementary School
What grades does Milam Elementary School serve?
Milam Elementary School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Milam Elementary School?
Milam Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milam Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milam Elementary School rank in MS?
Milam Elementary School ranks #281 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Milam Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milam 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 Milam Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milam Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milam Elementary School a charter school?
No, Milam Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milam Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Milam Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milam Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Milam 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (662) 841-8920
- Area population (ZIP 38804)
- 16,920
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 38804; 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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