Southaven Intermediate School

Summary:

Southaven Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Desoto County School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 990 and a shifting racial makeup that has seen a decrease in white students and an increase in African American students in recent years.

While Southaven Intermediate School's test scores have been improving over the years, they still lag behind the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, placing it in the 2-star category on the SchoolDigger rating system. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.8 students per teacher, suggests potential for improvement with the right interventions and support.

When compared to nearby schools in the Desoto County School District, Southaven Intermediate School is underperforming. For example, Pleasant Hill Elementary, located just a few miles away, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Mississippi elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects. Despite these challenges, the gradual improvement in test scores over the years indicates that Southaven Intermediate School has the potential to improve its performance with targeted strategies to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 175 Rasco Road W
       Southaven, MS  38671


(662) 253-0123

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,868 Help


Students who attend Southaven Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Southaven Middle School
High:    Southaven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  990

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.0%
White:
22.9%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southaven Intermediate School ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.43. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54%), White (22.9%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southaven Intermediate School is 13.6, which is the 10th best among 12 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Southaven Intermediate School employs 72.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southaven Intermediate School is $8,868. 18 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Desoto County School District:

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


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Rank History for Southaven Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 68.79 113th 403 72.0%
2011 64.99 139th 418 66.7%
2012 72.99 101st 414 75.6%
2013 73.65 101st 408 75.2%
2014 48.06 214th 394 45.7%
2015 55.52 152nd 402 62.2%
2016 71.04 102nd 394 74.1%
2017 60.54 154th 406 62.1%
2018 55.11 180th 404 55.4%
2019 55.22 184th 397 53.7%
2021 43.59 215th 381 43.6%
2022 49.40 193rd 382 49.5%
2023 46.41 201st 377 46.7%
2024 51.43 197th 390 49.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

Southaven Intermediate School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southaven Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 752 400 24 75 0 0 0 0 1251
2010 770 391 26 68 1 0 0 0 1256
2011 733 392 28 84 1 0 0 0 1238
2012 671 415 22 92 1 0 0 0 1201
2013 642 453 20 93 1 0 2 0 1211
2014 632 428 17 107 1 1 5 0 1191
2015 563 468 20 93 2 1 25 0 1172
2016 524 453 13 83 3 1 28 0 1105
2017 457 502 23 92 0 1 60 0 1135
2018 433 535 19 100 2 2 90 0 1181
2019 378 552 17 101 2 3 120 0 1173
2020 332 546 12 76 2 3 133 0 1104
2021 288 522 17 82 1 5 140 0 1055
2022 251 543 10 100 2 6 121 0 1033
2023 227 535 13 101 0 2 112 0 990

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 Southaven Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1251 59.4 21.1 54.6
2010 1256 68.0 18.4 56.2
2011 1238 67.3 18.3 62.8
2012 1201 64.5 18.6 53
2013 1211 61.6 19.6 63.1
2014 1191 67.8 17.5 66.1
2015 1172 68.0 17.2 68
2016 1105 68.0 16.2 73.2
2017 1135 68.7 16.5 72.4
2018 1181 68.2 17.2 71.5
2019 1173 68.9 17.0 73.9
2020 1104 67.7 16.3 75.6
2021 1055 70.9 14.8 99.7
2022 1033 72.6 14.2 99.7
2023 990 72.5 13.6 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 Southaven Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1251 59.4 21.1 54.6
2010 1256 68.0 18.4 56.2
2011 1238 67.3 18.3 62.8
2012 1201 64.5 18.6 53
2013 1211 61.6 19.6 63.1
2014 1191 67.8 17.5 66.1
2015 1172 68.0 17.2 68
2016 1105 68.0 16.2 73.2
2017 1135 68.7 16.5 72.4
2018 1181 68.2 17.2 71.5
2019 1173 68.9 17.0 73.9
2020 1104 67.7 16.3 75.6
2021 1055 70.9 14.8 99.7
2022 1033 72.6 14.2 99.7
2023 990 72.5 13.6 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 Southaven Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $6,493
2018 $6,737
2019 $7,318
2020 $8,307
2021 $8,061
2022 $8,868

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southaven Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 377 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Intermediate School)40.744.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.256.2
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southaven Intermediate School)54.351.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)60.561.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Intermediate School)45.253
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)53.158.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southaven Intermediate School)55.255.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)58.962
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southaven Intermediate School)37.945.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)50.359.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southaven Intermediate School)42.135.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)47.751.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Southaven Intermediate School)56.354.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)57.667.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1173990
 15.6%
African American552535
 3.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1713
 23.5%
Hispanic101101
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White378227
 39.9%
Two or More Races120112
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.9%99.7%
 25.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southaven Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 990 students attended Southaven Intermediate School.

Students who attend Southaven Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southaven Middle School
High : Southaven High School

Students at Southaven Intermediate School are 54% African American, 23% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Southaven Intermediate School ranks 197th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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