B
Good
77/100

Bruce Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 136 South Mcsweyn, Bruce, MS 38915
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 42% proficient · 57th percentile in Mississippi
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
317
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%57/100reading 72nd percentile, math 43rd percentile among Mississippi elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+18 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +2 pts, math -14 pts33rd percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +1 pts, math -11 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading +14 pts, math -7 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 136 South Mcsweyn
City Bruce
ZIP Code 38915
District 2800870
NCES School ID 280087001102
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38915

Understanding the community around Bruce Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,949
Per Capita Income $28,270
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,300
Median Rent $568
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bruce Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.1%
Black 28.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 4.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 317
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bruce Elementary School?
Bruce Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bruce Elementary School?
Bruce Elementary School has 317 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Bruce Elementary School serve?
Bruce Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bruce Elementary School receive per student?
Bruce Elementary School receives $12,001 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bruce Elementary School in 38915 ▼
Avg Home Value
$141,737
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
31.3%

Other Schools in 38915

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026