Very Good
#159 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Ripley Elementary School
Elementary School · South Tippah School Dist · Ripley, MS
A South Tippah School Dist elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
702 W Terry Street, Ripley, MS 38663
- Math 67% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripley Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ripley 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,298
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 303 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 611 | 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 Tippah School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripley Elementary School is listed in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley Elementary School
Ripley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ripley, MS, part of South Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley Elementary School
What grades does Ripley Elementary School serve?
Ripley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ripley Elementary School?
Ripley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley Elementary School rank in MS?
Ripley Elementary School ranks #159 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ripley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Ripley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripley Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ripley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ripley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ripley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripley Elementary School?
79.4% of students at Ripley 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tippah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (662) 837-7203
- Area population (ZIP 38663)
- 11,468
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 38663; 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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