Excellent
#118 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Vancleave Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Jackson Co School Dist · Vancleave, MS
A Jackson Co School Dist elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13901 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565
- Math 77% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vancleave Upper Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vancleave Upper 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 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 Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–5 | Not available | 599 | 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
- #2 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 Upper Elementary is listed in JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vancleave Upper Elementary
Vancleave Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Vancleave, MS, part of Jackson Co School Dist, serving approximately 345 students in grades 4th-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vancleave Upper Elementary
What grades does Vancleave Upper Elementary serve?
Vancleave Upper Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Vancleave Upper Elementary?
Vancleave Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Upper Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vancleave Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Vancleave Upper Elementary ranks #118 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Vancleave Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vancleave Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vancleave Upper Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vancleave Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Vancleave Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vancleave Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vancleave Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vancleave Upper Elementary?
57.1% of students at Vancleave Upper 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (228) 283-3838
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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