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#43 of 863 schools in MS

Top 5% in state

West Clay Elementary School

Elementary School · West Point Consolidated School Dist · Cedar Bluff, MS

A West Point Consolidated School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

450 Joe Stevens Road, Cedar Bluff, MS 39773

  • Math 44% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$13,657
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at West Clay Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

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

Based on 25 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 Clay 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,914

Median home value

$128,300

Median rent

$727/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

24.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39773; 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

3 in WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Church Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.81–2Not available380Compare →
East Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–KNot available254Compare →
South Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.43–4Not available309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Point Consolidated School Dist

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$13,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Clay Elementary School is listed in WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Clay Elementary School

West Clay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Bluff, MS, part of West Point Consolidated School Dist, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Clay Elementary School

What grades does West Clay Elementary School serve?

West Clay Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?

West Clay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Clay Elementary School rank in MS?

West Clay Elementary School ranks #43 of 863 schools in MS.

What is West Clay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Clay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Clay Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Clay Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is West Clay Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Clay Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at West Clay 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 – 6th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 39773)
14,771
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
39.2
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 39773; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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