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#838 of 863 schools in MS

Timberlawn Elementary School

Elementary School · Jackson Public School District · Jackson, MS

A Jackson Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1980 N SIWELL ROAD, Jackson, MS 39209

  • Math 16% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-38 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,713
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Timberlawn Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Timberlawn 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,103

Median home value

$74,600

Median rent

$969/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

47.1%

Poverty rate

33.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–52.0 mi434Compare →
Hillcrest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–122.0 mi220Compare →
E. E. Rogers Sda SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.8 mi25Compare →
Oak Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–53.0 mi305Compare →

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.

Jackson Public School District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#37 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

Timberlawn Elementary School is listed in JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Timberlawn Elementary School

Timberlawn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jackson, MS, part of Jackson Public School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #838 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Timberlawn Elementary School

What grades does Timberlawn Elementary School serve?

Timberlawn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Timberlawn Elementary School?

Timberlawn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Timberlawn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Timberlawn Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Timberlawn Elementary School rank in MS?

Timberlawn Elementary School ranks #838 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Timberlawn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Timberlawn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Timberlawn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Timberlawn Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Timberlawn Elementary School a charter school?

No, Timberlawn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Timberlawn Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Timberlawn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timberlawn Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Timberlawn 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
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hinds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
Area population (ZIP 39209)
26,514
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
36.3
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 39209; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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