Very Good
#285 of 863 schools in MS
Top 33% in state
Northside Elem
Elementary School · Clinton Public School Dist · Clinton, MS
A Clinton Public School Dist elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
451 Arrow Drive, Clinton, MS 39056
- Math 79% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Elem score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northside Elem 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$71,864
Median home value
$220,700
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Raines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Ambition Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Mt Salus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 101 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Clinton Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northside Elem is listed in CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Elem
Northside Elem is a public elementary school in Clinton, MS, part of Clinton Public School Dist, serving approximately 710 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Elem
What grades does Northside Elem serve?
Northside Elem serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Northside Elem?
Northside Elem has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Elem is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Elem rank in MS?
Northside Elem ranks #285 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northside Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Elem 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 Northside Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Elem has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside Elem a charter school?
No, Northside Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Elem a Title I school?
No, Northside Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Elem?
51.0% of students at Northside Elem 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (601) 924-7531
- Area population (ZIP 39056)
- 27,307
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 39056; 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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