Needs Improvement
#847 of 863 schools in MS
Sykes Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS
A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3555 SIMPSON STREET, Jackson, MS 39212
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sykes Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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
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Where Sykes 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,300
Median home value
$105,500
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Key Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| John Hopkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 279 | 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.
Jackson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #42 of 46
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sykes Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sykes Elementary School
Sykes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sykes Elementary School
What grades does Sykes Elementary School serve?
Sykes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sykes Elementary School?
Sykes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sykes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sykes Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sykes Elementary School rank in MS?
Sykes Elementary School ranks #847 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Sykes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sykes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Sykes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sykes Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sykes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sykes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sykes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sykes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sykes Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Sykes 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hinds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (601) 371-4303
- Area population (ZIP 39212)
- 26,899
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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