Serving 271 students in grades 5, Overstreet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Overstreet Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overstreet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overstreet Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
61%
47%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overstreet Elementary School's ranking?
Overstreet Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Overstreet Elementary School?
271 students attend Overstreet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Overstreet Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overstreet Elementary School?
Overstreet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overstreet Elementary School offer ?
Overstreet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overstreet Elementary School part of?
Overstreet Elementary School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons School District.
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