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#380 of 863 schools in MS
Top 44% in state
Pope Elementary School
Elementary School · South Panola School District · Pope, MS
A South Panola School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 59, Pope, MS 38658
- Math 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pope Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pope 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,004/100K
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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
$76,741
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–1 | Not available | 768 | Compare → |
| Batesville Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–3 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
| Batesville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 4–5 | Not available | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Panola School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pope Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pope Elementary School
Pope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pope, MS, part of South Panola School District, serving approximately 531 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pope Elementary School
What grades does Pope Elementary School serve?
Pope Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pope Elementary School?
Pope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pope Elementary School rank in MS?
Pope Elementary School ranks #380 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pope Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pope Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pope Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pope Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pope Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Pope 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Panola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (662) 563-3732
- Area population (ZIP 38658)
- 2,557
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 38658; 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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