Below Average
#688 of 863 schools in MS
South Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Vicksburg, MS
A Vicksburg Warren School Dist elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6530 NAILOR ROAD, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Math 25% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Park Elementary School score 27% 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
How we rate schools
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Where South Park 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), 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
$55,658
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–2 | 4.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Vicksburg IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–6 | 4.9 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Beechwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 556 | Compare → |
| Bovina Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 361 | 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.
Vicksburg Warren School Dist
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Park Elementary School is listed in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Park Elementary School
South Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vicksburg, MS, part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Park Elementary School
What grades does South Park Elementary School serve?
South Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park 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 South Park Elementary School rank in MS?
South Park Elementary School ranks #688 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 South Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (601) 636-1271
- Area population (ZIP 39180)
- 29,311
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 39180; 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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