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#457 of 863 schools in MS
Otken Elementary School
Elementary School · Mccomb School District · Mccomb, MS
A Mccomb School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 MONTANA AVENUE, Mccomb, MS 39648
- Math 34% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otken Elementary School score 36% 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 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Otken 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$40,773
Median home value
$107,700
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklane AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Summit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–6 | 2.6 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| North Pike Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 801 | 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.
Mccomb School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otken Elementary School is listed in MCCOMB SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otken Elementary School
Otken Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mccomb, MS, part of Mccomb School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otken Elementary School
What grades does Otken Elementary School serve?
Otken Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Otken Elementary School?
Otken Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otken Elementary School rank in MS?
Otken Elementary School ranks #457 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Otken Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otken Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Otken Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otken Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Otken Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otken Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otken Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otken Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otken Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Otken 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (601) 684-3749
- Area population (ZIP 39648)
- 19,767
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 39648; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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