Gary Road Intermediate School
Jackson, MS · Elementary School · Grades 3-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Gary Road Intermediate School is a elementary school located in Jackson, Mississippi. The school serves 703 students in grades 3-5.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Gary Road Intermediate School performs at the state average for Mississippi. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gary Road Intermediate School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Gary Road Intermediate School has 703 students enrolled in grades 3-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
Yes, Gary Road Intermediate School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +40, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Gary Road Intermediate School is part of the Hinds Co School Dist in Jackson, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.