Excellent
#75 of 863 schools in MS
Top 9% in state
Vancleave Lower Elementary
Elementary School · Jackson Co School Dist · Vancleave, MS
A Jackson Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
12602 Hwy 57 North, Vancleave, MS 39565
- Math 61% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vancleave Lower Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 63% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vancleave Lower Elementary 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,417
Median home value
$204,500
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39565; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 3–5 | Not available | 555 | Compare → |
| St Martin East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 700 | Compare → |
| St Martin N Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | Not available | 557 | 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 Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vancleave Lower Elementary is listed in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vancleave Lower Elementary
Vancleave Lower Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancleave, MS, part of Jackson Co School Dist, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vancleave Lower Elementary
What grades does Vancleave Lower Elementary serve?
Vancleave Lower Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Vancleave Lower Elementary?
Vancleave Lower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Lower Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vancleave Lower Elementary rank in MS?
Vancleave Lower Elementary ranks #75 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Vancleave Lower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vancleave Lower Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Vancleave Lower Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vancleave Lower Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Vancleave Lower Elementary a charter school?
No, Vancleave Lower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vancleave Lower Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vancleave Lower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vancleave Lower Elementary?
55.9% of students at Vancleave Lower Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (228) 283-3900
- Area population (ZIP 39565)
- 20,692
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 39565; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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