Southaven Intermediate School

Q: Is Southaven Intermediate School a good school?

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

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:
197^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,868

Students who attend Southaven Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Southaven Middle School
High:	Southaven High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 997

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.2%

White:

23.8%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southaven Intermediate School ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.43. (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 (55.2%), White (23.8%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southaven Intermediate School is 13.8. 13 elementary schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southaven Intermediate School employs 71.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 33^rd 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
2010	68.79	113^th	403	72.0%
2011	64.99	139^th	418	66.7%
2012	72.99	101^st	414	75.6%
2013	73.65	101^st	408	75.2%
2014	48.06	214^th	394	45.7%
2015	55.52	152^nd	402	62.2%
2016	71.04	102^nd	394	74.1%
2017	60.54	154^th	406	62.1%
2018	55.11	180^th	404	55.4%
2019	55.22	184^th	397	53.7%
2021	43.59	215^th	381	43.6%
2022	49.40	193^rd	382	49.5%
2023	46.41	201^st	377	46.7%
2024	51.43	197^th	390	49.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Southaven Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	752	400	24	75	0	0	0	1251
2010	770	391	26	68	1	0	0	1256
2011	733	392	28	84	1	0	0	1238
2012	671	415	22	92	1	0	0	1201
2013	642	453	20	93	1	0	2	1211
2014	632	428	17	107	1	1	5	1191
2015	563	468	20	93	2	1	25	1172
2016	524	453	13	83	3	1	28	1105
2017	457	502	23	92	0	1	60	1135
2018	433	535	19	100	2	2	90	1181
2019	378	552	17	101	2	3	120	1173
2020	332	546	12	76	2	3	133	1104
2021	288	522	17	82	1	5	140	1055
2022	251	543	10	100	2	6	121	1033
2023	227	535	13	101	0	2	112	990
2024	237	550	10	88	0	2	110	997

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
2024	997	71.8	13.8	68.5

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
2024	997	71.8	13.8	68.5

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 201^st 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)	40.7	44.4	3.7%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	54.3	51.6	2.7%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	45.2	53	7.8%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	55.2	55.4	0.2%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	37.9	45.1	7.2%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	42.1	35.7	6.4%
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 (Southaven Intermediate School)	56.3	54.4	1.9%
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	1173	990	15.6%
African American	552	535	3.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	17	13	23.5%
Hispanic	101	101
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	378	227	39.9%
Two or More Races	120	112	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	99.7%	25.8%

Schools Near Southaven 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
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	997	72	13.8	68.5%	237 (23.8%)	550 (55.2%)	88 (8.8%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	110 (11.0%)	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
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	582	45	13.0	58.8%	143 (24.6%)	322 (55.3%)	22 (3.8%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	83 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$10,380
Southaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8274 Claiborne Drive	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 342-2289	666	56	11.7	81.1%	144 (21.6%)	366 (55.0%)	43 (6.5%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	99 (14.9%)	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
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	553	46	11.8	74.1%	107 (19.3%)	305 (55.2%)	64 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (13.6%)								(n/a)								$10,040
Desoto Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	2411 Central Parkway	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6234	820	51	16.0	38.4%	274 (33.4%)	348 (42.4%)	25 (3.0%)	48 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	121 (14.8%)	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
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	509	42	12.2	79.4%	85 (16.7%)	329 (64.6%)	32 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.6%)								(n/a)								$11,895
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	433	35	12.2	83.6%	57 (13.2%)	305 (70.4%)	29 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.5%)								(n/a)								$9,843
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	882	60	14.8	85.1%	128 (14.5%)	626 (71.0%)	52 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	72 (8.2%)	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
Pleasant Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7686 Pleasant Hill Road	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 890-9654	1,075	79	13.6	35.3%	432 (40.2%)	446 (41.5%)	20 (1.9%)	26 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (13.9%)	79.5	63^rd of 390 public elementary schools	83.8%		83.5	46^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.8%	17	65.3	64.9	65.5	64.8	76.4	70.1	80.2	$8,896
Desoto Central Primary	Public	K-2	3210 Getwell Road	Southaven	38672	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 912-1300	847	68	12.5	36.5%	338 (39.9%)	312 (36.8%)	28 (3.3%)	32 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (16.1%)								(n/a)								$8,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Southaven Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Southaven Intermediate School?

Students at Southaven Intermediate School are 55% African American, 24% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Southaven Intermediate School attend?

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

Middle : Southaven Middle School
High : Southaven High School

Is Southaven Intermediate School a good school?

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

What district is Southaven Intermediate School in?

Desoto County School District

How many students attend Southaven Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 997 students attended Southaven Intermediate School.

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