Hernando Elem
Hernando, MS · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Hernando Elem is a elementary school located in Hernando, Mississippi. The school serves 779 students.
With a DataScore of 52/100 (C), Hernando Elem 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hernando Elem has a DataScore of 52/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hernando Elem has 779 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
Yes, Hernando Elem is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +38, 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.
Hernando Elem is part of the Desoto Co School Dist in Hernando, 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.