C+
Average
65/100

Southaven Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8274 CLAIBORNE DRIVE, Southaven, MS 38671
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
B+
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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
666
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs 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 −6 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 proficiency29% (−10 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 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
White42%42%reading -23 pts, math -24 pts8th percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -7 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%45%reading -18 pts, math -14 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts25th 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 8274 CLAIBORNE DRIVE
City Southaven
ZIP Code 38671
District 2801320
NCES School ID 280132000195
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38671

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,854
Per Capita Income $28,216
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $157,400
Median Rent $1,207
Owner-Occupied 60.8%
Renter-Occupied 39.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southaven Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 55.0%
White 21.6%
Two or More Races 14.9%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 666
Teachers (FTE) 56.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southaven Elementary?
Southaven Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Southaven Elementary?
Southaven Elementary has 666 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Southaven Elementary serve?
Southaven Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southaven Elementary receive per student?
Southaven Elementary receives $9,536 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southaven Elementary in 38671 ▼
Avg Home Value
$236,424
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,499
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
39.2%

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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