Needs Improvement
#825 of 863 schools in MS
Pearman Elementary School
Elementary School · Cleveland School Dist · Cleveland, MS
A Cleveland School Dist elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
306 MERRITT DRIVE, Cleveland, MS 38732
- Math 20% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearman Elementary School score 23% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearman 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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
$44,239
Median home value
$163,000
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Nailor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| D.m. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–6 | 1.4 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Parks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 243 | 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.
Cleveland School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearman Elementary School is listed in CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearman Elementary School
Pearman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, MS, part of Cleveland School Dist, serving approximately 185 students in grades 1st-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearman Elementary School
What grades does Pearman Elementary School serve?
Pearman Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Pearman Elementary School?
Pearman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearman Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearman Elementary School rank in MS?
Pearman Elementary School ranks #825 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Pearman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearman Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pearman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pearman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearman Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pearman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bolivar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (662) 843-4484
- Area population (ZIP 38732)
- 16,735
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 38732; 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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