Excellent
#18 of 863 schools in MS
Top 2% in state
Northshore Elementary
Elementary School · Rankin Co School Dist · Brandon, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 Northshore Parkway, Brandon, MS 39047
- Math 90% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northshore Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northshore Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandon), 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
$93,114
Median home value
$265,300
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Hartfield Academy EastPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–1 | 2.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Oakdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Highland Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 500 | 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.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northshore Elementary is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northshore Elementary
Northshore Elementary is a public elementary school in Brandon, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northshore Elementary
What grades does Northshore Elementary serve?
Northshore Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Northshore Elementary?
Northshore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northshore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northshore Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northshore Elementary rank in MS?
Northshore Elementary ranks #18 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northshore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northshore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Northshore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northshore Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northshore Elementary a charter school?
No, Northshore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northshore Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northshore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northshore Elementary?
27.4% of students at Northshore Elementary 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
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (601) 992-5279
- Area population (ZIP 39047)
- 40,866
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 39047; 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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