For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,568 students in Cleveland School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Mississippi.
Public Elementary Schools in Cleveland School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
700 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
295,412 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
22,755 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cleveland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
81%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,881 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
3,102 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
13,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
2,033 Students
133,393 Students
% Black Students
72%
45%
# White Students
550 Students
129,066 Students
% White Students
19%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
230 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
14,160 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
7,041
# Students in K Grade:
218
32,379
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
23,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
24,352
# Students in 9th Grade:
235
2,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
2,344
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
2,009
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
1,859
# Ungraded Students:
51
4,653
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,615 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,319 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,615
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,319
$12,013
Best Cleveland School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Merigold, MS 38759
(662) 748-2734
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1016 Taylor Street
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Boyle, MS 38730
(662) 843-4572
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Terrace Road
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-3166
Grades: K-6
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Pearman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Merritt Drive
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4484
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4484
Grades: 1-6
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
D.m. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Martin Luther King Dr
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4355
Grades: 3-6
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Third Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-6478
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nailor Elementary School
Magnet School
600 Cross Street
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-4528
Grades: K-2
| 237 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
