D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Runnelstown Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 9214 HIGHWAY 42, Petal, MS 39465
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 59th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 6th percentile
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
200
Students
enrolled
9.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%59/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%6/100Students gain 0.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs 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 −7 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 proficiency42% (+3 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 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
White47%27%reading -18 pts, math -39 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading -1 pts, math -17 pts27th 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 9214 HIGHWAY 42
City Petal
ZIP Code 39465
District 2803570
NCES School ID 280357000690
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39465

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,971
Per Capita Income $31,314
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,100
Median Rent $886
Owner-Occupied 77.7%
Renter-Occupied 22.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Runnelstown Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.0%
Female 43.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.0%
Black 13.5%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 200
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Runnelstown Elementary School?
Runnelstown Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Runnelstown Elementary School?
Runnelstown Elementary School has 200 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1.
What grades does Runnelstown Elementary School serve?
Runnelstown Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Runnelstown Elementary School receive per student?
Runnelstown Elementary School receives $15,012 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Runnelstown Elementary School in 39465 ▼
Avg Home Value
$225,460
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,268
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
22.3%

Other Schools in 39465

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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