Southaven Intermediate School

Southaven Intermediate School serves 997 students in grades 3-5 in Southaven, Mississippi's DeSoto County. This large elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 71 full-time equivalent teachers, providing reasonable class sizes for individualized attention. Academically, the school shows room for growth, with 42% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and 38% in mathematics across the tested grades.

The school ranks 536th out of 865 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 38th percentile among Mississippi schools. These results suggest opportunities for continued focus on student development and academic improvement. The school draws from a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $58,854 and median home values reach $157,400.

About 21% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 18.3% of families experience poverty, reflecting the mixed socioeconomic makeup typical of growing suburban areas. Located on Rasco Road West, Southaven Intermediate serves families in one of Mississippi's rapidly expanding suburban communities near the Tennessee border. The large enrollment demonstrates the area's continued growth, as families are drawn to this suburban setting that balances accessibility with a more spacious living environment than urban areas.