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Public elementary school · South Pike School Dist · Osyka, Mississippi

Osyka Elementary School

Osyka Elementary School rates 5.0, below most South Pike School Dist elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.0this school

5.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Pike School Dist median is 6.0.

#709 of 864 schools in Mississippi · South Pike School Dist: 2 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A South Pike School Dist elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 709 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 3 of 5 in South Pike School Dist.

Osyka Elementary School is listed in South Pike School Dist, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math53%2 points above the Mississippi average of 51%Grades 3–6 · 110 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading49%3 points below the Mississippi average of 52%Grades 3–6 · 110 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.7
50% of the rating
Academics
7.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Osyka Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$19,750
Median home value
$84,100
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
2.9%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
41.4%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #709 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Osyka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Osyka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
181
Student-teacher ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pike County
Phone
(601) 783-0427
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$12,390
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39657)
1,591
Area median age
48.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.