Northshore Elementary
Brandon, MS · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Northshore Elementary is a elementary school located in Brandon, Mississippi. The school serves 551 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Northshore Elementary performs below 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
Northshore Elementary has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Northshore Elementary has 551 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
Yes, Northshore Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +6, 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.
Northshore Elementary is part of the Rankin Co School Dist in Brandon, 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.