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#441 of 863 schools in MS
South Perry Elementary School
Elementary School · Perry Co School Dist · Beaumont, MS
A Perry Co School Dist elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 BEAUMONT/BROOKLYN RD, Beaumont, MS 39423
- Math 31% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Perry Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Perry 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,895
Median home value
$93,500
Median rent
$338/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in PERRY CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnelstown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | Not available | 200 | 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.
Perry Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Perry Elementary School is listed in PERRY CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Perry Elementary School
South Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Beaumont, MS, part of Perry Co School Dist, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Perry Elementary School
What grades does South Perry Elementary School serve?
South Perry Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Perry Elementary School?
South Perry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Perry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Perry Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Perry Elementary School rank in MS?
South Perry Elementary School ranks #441 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Perry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Perry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Perry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Perry Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Perry Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Perry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Perry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Perry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Perry Elementary School?
85.7% of students at South Perry 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (601) 784-3393
- Area population (ZIP 39423)
- 2,687
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 39423; 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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