Pelahatchie Elementary School
Pelahatchie, MS · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Pelahatchie Elementary School is a middle school located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi. The school serves 405 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 39/100 (D), Pelahatchie Elementary School performs below the state average for Mississippi. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
99% 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
Pelahatchie Elementary School has a DataScore of 39/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Pelahatchie Elementary School has 405 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
Pelahatchie Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -6.
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.
Pelahatchie Elementary School is part of the Rankin Co School Dist in Pelahatchie, 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.