Below Average
#730 of 863 schools in MS
Moorhead Central School
Elementary School · Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Moorhead, MS
A Sunflower Cty Cons School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
506 Washington Street, Moorhead, MS 38761
- Math 15% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moorhead Central School score 19% proficient, which is below 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 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 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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Where Moorhead Central 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$35,680
Median home value
$59,400
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosser Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| A W James Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 203 | Compare → |
| Lockard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–3 | Not available | 382 | Compare → |
| Ruleville Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 270 | 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.
Sunflower Cty Cons School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorhead Central School is listed in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorhead Central School
Moorhead Central School is a public elementary school in Moorhead, MS, part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorhead Central School
What grades does Moorhead Central School serve?
Moorhead Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Moorhead Central School?
Moorhead Central School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorhead Central School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moorhead Central School rank in MS?
Moorhead Central School ranks #730 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Moorhead Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorhead Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Moorhead Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorhead Central School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Moorhead Central School a charter school?
No, Moorhead Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorhead Central School a Title I school?
No, Moorhead Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorhead Central School?
100.0% of students at Moorhead Central 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sunflower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (662) 246-5680
- Area population (ZIP 38761)
- 1,918
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 38761; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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