Needs Improvement
#830 of 863 schools in MS
South Delta Elementary School
Elementary School · South Delta School District · Rolling Fork, MS
An elementary school in Rolling Fork, MS where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 219 106 Athletic Drive, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
- Math 22% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Delta Elementary School score 25% 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 35 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 South Delta 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,613
Median home value
$143,800
Median rent
$609/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39159; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkey Issaquena AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
South Delta School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Delta Elementary School is listed in SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Delta Elementary School
South Delta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rolling Fork, MS, part of South Delta School District, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Delta Elementary School
What grades does South Delta Elementary School serve?
South Delta Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Delta Elementary School?
South Delta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Delta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Delta Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Delta Elementary School rank in MS?
South Delta Elementary School ranks #830 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Delta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Delta 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 South Delta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Delta Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Delta Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Delta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Delta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Delta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Delta Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Delta 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sharkey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (662) 873-4849
- Area population (ZIP 39159)
- 2,742
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 39159; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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