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#11 of 863 schools in MS

Top 1% in state

Osyka Elementary School

Elementary School · South Pike School Dist · Osyka, MS

A South Pike School Dist elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

444 Amite Street, Osyka, MS 39657

  • Math 63% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+23.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$12,390
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Osyka Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Osyka 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated874/100K

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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

$19,750

Median home value

$84,100

Median rent

$826/mo

College educated

2.9%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

41.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eva Gordon Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–3Not available352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Pike School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osyka Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osyka Elementary School

Osyka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Osyka, MS, part of South Pike School Dist, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Osyka Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Osyka Elementary School is part of the South Pike School District in Mississippi. The district emphasizes parent participation and provides a mobile-friendly website for information access 1. In April 2026, the school recognized students from Pre-K through 6th grade as Students of the Month 1. Kitty Sasser and Linda Gardner were named Teacher and Staff of the Month, respectively, for their dedication 1. The district reported an improved accountability letter grade and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Mississippi public school average 1. Additionally, the district's graduation rate increased, and spending per student was $10,957, exceeding the state average 1. Osyka Elementary updated its state testing schedule for parents 1. The district also sought community input through a comprehensive needs assessment survey with a deadline of May 8, 2026 1. Upcoming events included fourth nine-weeks tests in May and the last day of school on May 22 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.southpike.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osyka Elementary School

What grades does Osyka Elementary School serve?

Osyka Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Osyka Elementary School?

Osyka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Osyka Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Osyka Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osyka Elementary School rank in MS?

Osyka Elementary School ranks #11 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Osyka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osyka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Osyka Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osyka Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Osyka Elementary School a charter school?

No, Osyka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Osyka Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Osyka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osyka Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Osyka 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 – 6th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 39657)
1,591
Area median age
48.8
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 39657; 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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