Below Average
#747 of 863 schools in MS
Stern Elementary School
Elementary School · Greenville Public Schools · Greenville, MS
A Greenville Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
522 McAllister Street, Greenville, MS 38701
- Math 27% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stern Elementary School score 26% 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Stern 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,998
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Kings Court Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Tender Ages Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 39 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 50.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stern Elementary School is listed in GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stern Elementary School
Stern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenville, MS, part of Greenville Public Schools, serving approximately 186 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stern Elementary School
What grades does Stern Elementary School serve?
Stern Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Stern Elementary School?
Stern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stern Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stern Elementary School rank in MS?
Stern Elementary School ranks #747 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Stern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Stern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stern Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stern Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stern 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (662) 334-7131
- Area population (ZIP 38701)
- 21,260
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 38701; 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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