Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overpark Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Overpark Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overpark Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Overpark Elementary School?
645 students attend Overpark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Overpark Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overpark Elementary School?
Overpark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overpark Elementary School offer ?
Overpark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Overpark Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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