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#598 of 863 schools in MS
Overpark Elementary
Elementary School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8530 FOREST HILL IRENE ROAD, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 63% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overpark Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Overpark Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), 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
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Center Academy Elementary - SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Southwind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Highland Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Chickasaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 2–3 | 4.2 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #17 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Overpark Elementary is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overpark Elementary
Overpark Elementary is a public elementary school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overpark Elementary
What grades does Overpark Elementary serve?
Overpark Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Overpark Elementary?
Overpark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overpark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overpark Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overpark Elementary rank in MS?
Overpark Elementary ranks #598 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Overpark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Overpark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Overpark Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overpark Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Overpark Elementary a charter school?
No, Overpark Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overpark Elementary a Title I school?
No, Overpark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overpark Elementary?
49.5% of students at Overpark 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (662) 890-8745
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 38654; 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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