B+
Above Average
79/100

Florence Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 285 Highway 469 North, Florence, MS 39073
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 98th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Mississippi for achievement

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
529
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%98/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 32nd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% 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 +13 points better 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 proficiency69% (+30 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+28 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
White73%73%reading +8 pts, math +7 pts78th percentile (list)
Black47%52%reading +13 pts, math +17 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income57%62%reading +19 pts, math +23 pts92nd 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 285 Highway 469 North
City Florence
ZIP Code 39073
District 2803830
NCES School ID 280383001163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39073

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,759
Per Capita Income $28,855
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,100
Median Rent $985
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Florence Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.7%
Black 13.4%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 529
Teachers (FTE) 36.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 79 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 Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has 529 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Florence Elementary School serve?
Florence Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Florence Elementary School receive per student?
Florence Elementary School receives $12,330 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Florence Elementary School in 39073 ▼
Avg Home Value
$251,928
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
16.0%

Other Schools in 39073

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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