Excellent
#89 of 863 schools in MS
Top 10% in state
Petal Elementary
Elementary School · Petal School Dist · Petal, MS
A Petal School Dist elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1179 Hwy 42 E, Petal, MS 39465
- Math 76% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Petal Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Petal 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petal), 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
$73,785
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street StationPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Petal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petal Elementary is listed in PETAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petal Elementary
Petal Elementary is a public elementary school in Petal, MS, part of Petal School Dist, serving approximately 631 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petal Elementary
What grades does Petal Elementary serve?
Petal Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Petal Elementary?
Petal Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Petal Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petal Elementary rank in MS?
Petal Elementary ranks #89 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Petal Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Petal Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Petal Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petal Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Petal Elementary a charter school?
No, Petal Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petal Elementary a Title I school?
No, Petal Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petal Elementary?
59.1% of students at Petal 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (601) 582-7454
- Area population (ZIP 39465)
- 23,122
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 39465; 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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