B+
Above Average
82/100

Coldwater Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 671 WEST STREET, Coldwater, MS 38618
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 92nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Mississippi for growth

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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
210
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%92/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 92nd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% 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 −20 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 proficiency22% (−17 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−25 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
White45%15%reading -9 pts, math -46 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black17%12%reading -8 pts, math -21 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -26 pts7th 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 671 WEST STREET
City Coldwater
ZIP Code 38618
District 2804230
NCES School ID 280423001499
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38618

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,205
Per Capita Income $27,844
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 79.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,300
Median Rent $874
Owner-Occupied 78.1%
Renter-Occupied 21.9%
View full data for ZIP 38618 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Coldwater Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.9%
White 26.2%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Two or More Races 4.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 210
Teachers (FTE) 19.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 82 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 Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has 210 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Coldwater Elementary School serve?
Coldwater Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Coldwater Elementary School receive per student?
Coldwater Elementary School receives $10,870 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Coldwater Elementary School in 38618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$244,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
21.9%

Other Schools in 38618

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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