Excellent
#59 of 863 schools in MS
Top 7% in state
Overstreet Elementary
Middle School · Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Starkville, MS
A Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
307 South Jackson Street, Starkville, MS 39759
- Math 51% vs MS 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 56% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overstreet Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Overstreet Elementary 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Starkville), 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
$42,988
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Overstreet Elementary is listed in STARKVILLE- OKTIBBEHA CONS DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overstreet Elementary
Overstreet Elementary is a public middle school in Starkville, MS, part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist, serving approximately 271 students in grades 5th-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overstreet Elementary
What grades does Overstreet Elementary serve?
Overstreet Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Overstreet Elementary?
Overstreet Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overstreet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overstreet Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overstreet Elementary rank in MS?
Overstreet Elementary ranks #59 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Overstreet Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Overstreet Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Overstreet Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overstreet Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Overstreet Elementary a charter school?
No, Overstreet Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overstreet Elementary a Title I school?
No, Overstreet Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overstreet Elementary?
66.1% of students at Overstreet 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
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Oktibbeha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (662) 324-4193
- Area population (ZIP 39759)
- 42,782
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.8
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 39759; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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