Below Average
#684 of 863 schools in MS
Verona Elementary School
Elementary School · Lee County School District · Verona, MS
A Lee County School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 579, Verona, MS 38879
- Math 28% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Verona Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
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 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Verona 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$108,000
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38879; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawndale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–5 | 1.6 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Pierce Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–6 | 3.3 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Thomas Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–2 | 3.6 mi | 376 | 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.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Verona Elementary School is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verona Elementary School
Verona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Verona, MS, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verona Elementary School
What grades does Verona Elementary School serve?
Verona Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verona Elementary School rank in MS?
Verona Elementary School ranks #684 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Verona Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Verona Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Verona Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verona Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Verona Elementary School a charter school?
No, Verona Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verona Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Verona Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verona Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Verona 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (662) 566-7266
- Area population (ZIP 38879)
- 37
- Area median age
- 72.4
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 38879; 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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