Horn Lake Intermediate School

Q: Is Horn Lake Intermediate School a good school?

Horn Lake Intermediate School ranks 291 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Horn Lake Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Desoto County School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 921 and a high percentage of minority students.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Horn Lake Intermediate School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, the school had a 39.7% proficiency rate, compared to 57.1% for the district and 51.7% for the state. This has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom third of Mississippi elementary schools for the past several years.

The school's challenges are further compounded by the fact that it serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools in the Desoto County School District, such as Desoto Central Elementary School and Lake Cormorant Elementary, it becomes clear that Horn Lake Intermediate School is facing significant challenges in effectively educating its student population.

Detail:

Public 3-5

6585 Horn Lake Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637

(662) 280-7075

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,613

Students who attend Horn Lake Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Horn Lake Middle School
High:	Horn Lake High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 921

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.2%

White:

14.1%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horn Lake Intermediate School ranks worse than 74.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.2%), White (14.1%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horn Lake Intermediate School is 13.9. 11 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Horn Lake Intermediate School employs 65.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horn Lake Intermediate School is $9,613. 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Horn Lake Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horn Lake Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	47.89	220^th	394	44.2%
2009	41.29	248^th	392	36.7%
2010	48.58	217^th	403	46.2%
2011	50.33	209^th	418	50.0%
2012	33.32	297^th	414	28.3%
2013	51.47	208^th	408	49.0%
2014	15.59	361^st	394	8.4%
2015	35.63	255^th	402	36.6%
2016	45.31	209^th	394	47.0%
2017	42.19	229^th	406	43.6%
2018	35.16	269^th	404	33.4%
2019	19.48	332^nd	397	16.4%
2021	22.51	282^nd	381	26.0%
2022	29.02	267^th	382	30.1%
2023	29.54	283^rd	377	24.9%
2024	28.04	291^st	390	25.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Actually I just move here, so Im a little aware of their system and how it works. I so upset and pissy off. Due to the fact one of the faculty was so rude and not professional at all. I arrive to the school on today ( 4/27/11) around 1:30 this evening. Due to the storm and the flood the buses had to re- routed. So I had to go and check them out, As Mrs. Byrd ask for my id and was checking for troy Jr folder I inform her I wasn't in his file. She replied in a attitude you can't check him out instead of telling to ask his mother could she fax permission to check him out. It didn't go that way. So I call my sister back, understanding she is at work and the roads was block due to flood, so she ask to speak to one of them, Mrs. Byrd ingore me and took the next parent that was in line. That was so rude and disrespectful so i quickly became upset and inform them that this was some bs. Quickly I was inform in a upbeat tone i will not use that type of language in that office or i would ask to leave, I replied over and over this is crazy as other parents was checking there children out I went and sat down, so as I their patienly waiting I guess the boss over them came to me and confronted me again about what I said. Which I felt she was picking and really trying my cool. Which Mrs. Byrd was very rude and childess to go that for with. A small situation could have been avoid, but everybody suppose to be so up beat and professional A lie in my eyesight. And i was inform to have her to call up there, even tho she gave me the wrong number to give her and the line stayed busy. I actually stayed in the office for aleast 20mins, As parent was checking there children out. Thats why I rated this school poor because of the unprofessional that goes on in that office. I will go further with this issue, I also has witness saying the same thing about Mrs. Byrd rude quick to have a attitude, and when is confronted she inform her boss what happen on one side not both side. Thanks in advance Close Quote

Enrollment information for Horn Lake Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	521	62	5	11	3	n/a	n/a	602
1999	533	78	3	10	3	n/a	n/a	627
2000	478	106	2	13	5	n/a	n/a	604
2001	495	109	7	20	3	n/a	n/a	634
2002	480	141	14	37	1	n/a	n/a	673
2003	480	141	14	37	1	n/a	n/a	673
2004	414	199	11	34	2	n/a	n/a	660
2005	419	250	8	38	0	n/a	n/a	715
2006	411	233	10	50	1	n/a	n/a	705
2007	591	454	8	89	0	n/a	n/a	1142
2008	532	536	9	95	0	n/a	n/a	1172
2009	512	575	8	88	1	0	0	1184
2010	472	597	15	97	0	0	1	1182
2011	405	619	16	90	2	0	1	1133
2012	425	640	16	95	2	0	1	1179
2013	394	611	7	99	2	2	2	1117
2014	370	638	7	106	0	1	7	1129
2015	338	660	10	105	0	1	17	1131
2016	295	660	13	98	1	1	29	1097
2017	252	671	8	98	0	2	36	1067
2018	213	728	8	84	1	2	66	1102
2019	196	738	8	75	1	2	95	1115
2020	179	698	7	52	0	1	105	1042
2021	145	643	10	46	1	2	119	966
2022	154	631	7	75	2	1	83	953
2023	130	628	4	70	0	3	86	921

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horn Lake Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	602	30.8	19.5	20.8
1999	627	31.9	19.7	26
2000	604	29.1	20.8	27
2001	634	32.1	19.8	28.1
2002	673	33.1	20.3	28.8
2003	673	33.1	20.3	28.8
2004	660	34.8	19.0	51.5
2005	715	32.6	21.9	61.3
2006	705	38.4	18.4	11.9
2007	1142	55.2	20.7	67
2008	1172	59.2	19.8	67.7
2009	1184	57.8	20.5	71.6
2010	1182	62.4	18.9	78.2
2011	1133	53.0	21.3	81.5
2012	1179	58.9	19.9	65.9
2013	1117	58.2	19.1	81
2014	1129	58.7	19.2	83
2015	1131	63.0	17.9	83.6
2016	1097	63.0	17.4	86.4
2017	1067	65.2	16.3	86.1
2018	1102	65.2	16.9	88.2
2019	1115	67.4	16.5	86.7
2020	1042	68.6	15.1	86.4
2021	966	64.1	15.0	99.7
2022	953	65.5	14.5	99.7
2023	921	65.8	13.9	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horn Lake Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	602	30.8	19.5	20.8
1999	627	31.9	19.7	26
2000	604	29.1	20.8	27
2001	634	32.1	19.8	28.1
2002	673	33.1	20.3	28.8
2003	673	33.1	20.3	28.8
2004	660	34.8	19.0	51.5
2005	715	32.6	21.9	61.3
2006	705	38.4	18.4	11.9
2007	1142	55.2	20.7	67
2008	1172	59.2	19.8	67.7
2009	1184	57.8	20.5	71.6
2010	1182	62.4	18.9	78.2
2011	1133	53.0	21.3	81.5
2012	1179	58.9	19.9	65.9
2013	1117	58.2	19.1	81
2014	1129	58.7	19.2	83
2015	1131	63.0	17.9	83.6
2016	1097	63.0	17.4	86.4
2017	1067	65.2	16.3	86.1
2018	1102	65.2	16.9	88.2
2019	1115	67.4	16.5	86.7
2020	1042	68.6	15.1	86.4
2021	966	64.1	15.0	99.7
2022	953	65.5	14.5	99.7
2023	921	65.8	13.9	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horn Lake Intermediate School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,747
2018	$6,938
2019	$7,648
2020	$8,881
2021	$8,632
2022	$9,613

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horn Lake Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 332^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 283^rd of 377 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	31.2	33.2	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.2	56.2	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	39.3	41.7	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	60.5	61.7	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	24.1	41.2	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	53.1	58.4	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	25.8	47	21.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	58.9	62	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	27.2	40.5	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	50.3	59.7	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	14.8	24.6	9.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	47.7	51.3	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Horn Lake Intermediate School)	29.1	50.9	21.8%
5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)	57.6	67.2	9.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1115	921	17.4%
African American	738	628	14.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	75	70	6.7%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	196	130	33.7%
Two or More Races	95	86	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	99.7%	12.9%

Schools Near Horn Lake Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Horn Lake Intermediate School	Public	3-5	6585 Horn Lake Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 280-7075	921	66	13.9	99.7%	130 (14.1%)	628 (68.2%)	70 (7.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	86 (9.3%)	28	291^st of 390 public elementary schools	25.4%		29.5	283^rd of 377 public elementary schools	24.9%	8	46.5	42.3	39.7	37.8	39.6	34.6	54.5	$9,613
Shadow Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-2	3780 Shadow Oaks Parkway	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-4585	459	38	12.1	99.3%	55 (12.0%)	316 (68.8%)	34 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (11.5%)								(n/a)								$9,843
Horn Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	6341 Ridgewood Rd.	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-4608	451	42	10.6	99.3%	74 (16.4%)	295 (65.4%)	24 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (12.4%)								(n/a)								$11,895
Hope Sullivan Elementary School	Public	K-2	7985 Southaven Circle W	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-2919	548	48	11.4	99.5%	125 (22.8%)	288 (52.6%)	64 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.6%)								(n/a)								$10,040
Southaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8274 Claiborne Drive	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 342-2289	684	54	12.7	99.6%	139 (20.3%)	401 (58.6%)	46 (6.7%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	89 (13.0%)	29.5	280^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.2%		26.3	295^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.8%	15	38.7	42.8	41.7	27.8	61.1	35.2	50.0	$9,388
Southaven Intermediate School	Public	3-5	175 Rasco Road W	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 253-0123	990	73	13.6	99.7%	227 (22.9%)	535 (54.0%)	101 (10.2%)	13 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	112 (11.3%)	51.4	197^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.5%		46.4	201^st of 377 public elementary schools	46.7%	4	49.9	49.0	50.2	51.2	52.7	54.4	71.0	$8,868
Walls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6131 Delta View Road	Walls	38680	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-1280	718	55	12.9	99.6%	233 (32.5%)	344 (47.9%)	69 (9.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	66 (9.2%)	38	253^rd of 390 public elementary schools	35.1%		38.6	241^st of 377 public elementary schools	36.1%	12	48.4	39.3	48.6	32.0	54.1	44.0	63.3	$9,826
Greenbrook Elementary School	Public	K-2	730 S. Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 342-2330	502	40	12.5	99.4%	142 (28.3%)	249 (49.6%)	24 (4.8%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$10,380
Desoto Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	2411 Central Parkway	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6234	796	49	16.3	99.6%	311 (39.1%)	322 (40.5%)	19 (2.4%)	40 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (12.7%)	73.1	96^th of 390 public elementary schools	75.4%		74	84^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.7%	12	67.0	67.7	61.7	55.4	62.0	56.4	83.7	$8,129
Lake Cormorant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3285 Wilson Mill Rd West	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-1135	647	46	14.0	99.5%	328 (50.7%)	203 (31.4%)	32 (4.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (12.4%)	69	112^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.3%		72.8	87^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.9%	25	58.8	67.5	56.6	65.5	58.9	57.5	76.0	$9,754

Frequently Asked Questions about Horn Lake Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Horn Lake Intermediate School?

Students at Horn Lake Intermediate School are 68% African American, 14% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Horn Lake Intermediate School in?

Desoto County School District

How many students attend Horn Lake Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 921 students attended Horn Lake Intermediate School.

Is Horn Lake Intermediate School a good school?

Horn Lake Intermediate School ranks 291^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Horn Lake Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Horn Lake Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horn Lake Middle School
High : Horn Lake High

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