Very Good
#239 of 863 schools in MS
Top 28% in state
South Side Elementary School
Elementary School · West Point Consolidated School Dist · West Point, MS
A West Point Consolidated School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
237 Louis Odneal Road, West Point, MS 39773
- Math 37% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Elementary School score 34% 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 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Side 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,587/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Point), 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
$38,914
Median home value
$128,300
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Generation Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| West Clay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Point Consolidated School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Elementary School is listed in WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Point, MS, part of West Point Consolidated School Dist, serving approximately 309 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Elementary School
What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?
South Side Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Elementary School rank in MS?
South Side Elementary School ranks #239 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is South Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Side 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (662) 495-6216
- Area population (ZIP 39773)
- 14,771
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 39773; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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