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#385 of 863 schools in MS

Top 45% in state

West Bolivar Elem

Elementary School · West Bolivar Cons School Dist · Rosedale, MS

A West Bolivar Cons School Dist elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 429, Rosedale, MS 38769

  • Math 15% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.7% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-38.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$15,499
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at West Bolivar Elem score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Bolivar Elem 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$18,869

Median home value

$74,400

Median rent

$343/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

54.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38769; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Bolivar Cons School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
52.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Bolivar Elem is listed in WEST BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Bolivar Elem

West Bolivar Elem is a public elementary school in Rosedale, MS, part of West Bolivar Cons School Dist, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Bolivar Elem

What grades does West Bolivar Elem serve?

West Bolivar Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend West Bolivar Elem?

West Bolivar Elem has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar Elem is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Bolivar Elem rank in MS?

West Bolivar Elem ranks #385 of 863 schools in MS.

What is West Bolivar Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

West Bolivar Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 West Bolivar Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bolivar Elem has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is West Bolivar Elem a charter school?

No, West Bolivar Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Bolivar Elem a Title I school?

No, West Bolivar Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bolivar Elem?

100.0% of students at West Bolivar Elem 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 – 6th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bolivar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 38769)
2,088
Area median age
29
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 38769; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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