Simpson Central School

Summary:

Simpson Central School is an elementary school located in Pinola, Mississippi, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 433 students. This school stands out as a relatively strong-performing institution within the Simpson County School District, which is ranked 95 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simpson Central School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.8% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 69% of 5th graders and 53.1% of 8th graders proficient or better, outpacing the district and state. Additionally, Simpson Central School has a relatively diverse student population, with 59.35% White, 36.95% African American, and smaller percentages of other races, which is higher than the nearby Magee Elementary School and Mendenhall Elementary School.

Despite the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, with 99.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Simpson Central School has consistently ranked in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. This is higher than the nearby Magee Elementary and Mendenhall Elementary, which have lower rankings and ratings. The school's consistent academic performance and diversity suggest it may have effective practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the region to help improve their performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 755 Simpson Hwy 28 West
       Pinola, MS  39149


(601) 847-2630

District: Simpson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,158 Help


Students who attend Simpson Central School usually attend:

High:    Mendenhall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
African American:
37.0%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simpson Central School ranks better than 58.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Simpson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Simpson Central School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Simpson Central School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Simpson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), African American (37%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Simpson County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simpson Central School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Simpson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simpson Central School is $8,158. 1 elementary schools in the Simpson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Simpson Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Simpson Central School 140th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Simpson Central School in the ranking list.)

Simpson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpson County School District 95th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simpson Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 55.27 184th 394 53.3%
2009 48.31 209th 392 46.7%
2010 58.57 163rd 403 59.6%
2011 64.29 146th 418 65.1%
2012 80.52 63rd 414 84.8%
2013 78.89 76th 408 81.4%
2014 90.69 15th 394 96.2%
2015 86.69 41st 402 89.8%
2016 82.67 53rd 394 86.5%
2017 77.97 72nd 406 82.3%
2018 70.43 111th 404 72.5%
2019 71.92 99th 397 75.1%
2021 50.82 191st 381 49.9%
2022 54.77 167th 382 56.3%
2023 55.46 161st 377 57.3%
2024 58.46 162nd 390 58.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Simpson Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 66.50 77th 244 68.4%
2009 49.81 132nd 247 46.6%
2010 66.92 80th 255 68.6%
2011 54.44 133rd 264 49.6%
2012 67.68 87th 270 67.8%
2013 82.23 39th 269 85.5%
2014 90.02 8th 264 97.0%
2015 87.90 24th 266 91.0%
2016 81.79 35th 260 86.5%
2017 83.67 37th 272 86.4%
2018 73.76 61st 252 75.8%
2019 76.99 53rd 264 79.9%
2021 69.43 75th 257 70.8%
2022 63.27 99th 257 61.5%
2023 34.71 153rd 243 37.0%
2024 48.17 140th 264 47.0%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Open Quote My children have been in this school for a few years and its getting better. Still needs work in the level of education. When my children first got there they were using books from previous years in other schools they attended. Also need more lockers for the students or stop requesting a lot of items that they have to carry all day. Backpacks are to heavy full of items. To many innappropriate comments and actions that didnt get taken care of properly also. New year and im hoping for a better one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Simpson Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 268 262 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 256 248 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 227 265 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1993 248 252 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 259 234 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 233 273 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 233 273 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 359 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 375 351 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 350 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 356 315 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 346 320 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 346 287 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 346 287 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 302 296 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 282 300 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 279 281 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 288 287 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2008 278 251 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 257 243 0 1 0 0 0 0 501
2010 281 228 0 0 0 0 0 0 509
2011 298 230 1 1 0 0 0 0 530
2012 325 214 0 2 0 0 0 0 541
2013 331 208 1 3 0 0 0 0 543
2014 343 184 0 4 0 0 0 0 531
2015 324 191 0 4 0 0 0 0 519
2016 353 194 0 4 0 0 4 0 555
2017 352 201 0 5 0 0 1 0 559
2018 369 202 0 4 0 0 3 0 578
2019 376 187 0 8 0 0 4 0 575
2020 381 192 0 7 0 0 4 0 584
2021 299 183 3 6 0 0 4 0 495
2022 293 177 4 5 0 0 4 0 483
2023 257 160 4 5 0 0 7 0 433

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 Simpson Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 530 27.2 19.4 n/a
1991 507 25.4 19.9 n/a
1992 492 24.3 20.2 59.6
1993 502 26.2 19.2 59
1994 496 25.1 19.8 59.9
1995 506 25.3 20.0 61.9
1996 506 25.3 20.0 61.9
1997 711 33.9 21.0 62.3
1998 728 35.4 20.6 62.6
1999 699 116.5 6.0 72.4
2000 673 37.3 18.0 73.3
2001 669 37.5 17.8 76.5
2002 634 39.0 16.3 73.8
2003 634 39.0 16.3 73.8
2004 599 41.4 14.5 75.3
2005 584 36.9 15.8 77.2
2006 561 39.2 14.3 72
2007 576 39.1 14.7 75.7
2008 530 41.5 12.8 76.2
2009 501 41.9 12.0 71.5
2010 509 42.0 12.1 76.4
2011 530 38.6 13.6 76.4
2012 541 38.5 14.0 75.4
2013 543 38.3 14.1 77.3
2014 531 39.5 13.4 77
2015 519 39.0 13.3 77.1
2016 555 39.0 14.2 78
2017 559 40.3 13.8 78.9
2018 578 37.4 15.4 78.4
2019 575 37.5 15.2 80.2
2020 584 33.9 17.1 80
2021 495 34.6 14.3 99.4
2022 483 35.8 13.4 99.4
2023 433 34.7 12.4 99.3

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 Simpson Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 530 27.2 19.4 n/a
1991 507 25.4 19.9 n/a
1992 492 24.3 20.2 59.6
1993 502 26.2 19.2 59
1994 496 25.1 19.8 59.9
1995 506 25.3 20.0 61.9
1996 506 25.3 20.0 61.9
1997 711 33.9 21.0 62.3
1998 728 35.4 20.6 62.6
1999 699 116.5 6.0 72.4
2000 673 37.3 18.0 73.3
2001 669 37.5 17.8 76.5
2002 634 39.0 16.3 73.8
2003 634 39.0 16.3 73.8
2004 599 41.4 14.5 75.3
2005 584 36.9 15.8 77.2
2006 561 39.2 14.3 72
2007 576 39.1 14.7 75.7
2008 530 41.5 12.8 76.2
2009 501 41.9 12.0 71.5
2010 509 42.0 12.1 76.4
2011 530 38.6 13.6 76.4
2012 541 38.5 14.0 75.4
2013 543 38.3 14.1 77.3
2014 531 39.5 13.4 77
2015 519 39.0 13.3 77.1
2016 555 39.0 14.2 78
2017 559 40.3 13.8 78.9
2018 578 37.4 15.4 78.4
2019 575 37.5 15.2 80.2
2020 584 33.9 17.1 80
2021 495 34.6 14.3 99.4
2022 483 35.8 13.4 99.4
2023 433 34.7 12.4 99.3

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 Simpson Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $867 (10.6%) $7,291 (89.4%) $8,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Simpson Central School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 161st of 377 Elementary schools
 17.8%
Ranks 53rd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 243 Middle schools
 42.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)41.529.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)34.938.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)49.340.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)4144.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)47.656.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)43.745.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)55.663.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)53.255.2
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)58.952.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)40.142.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)51.858.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)31.835.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Simpson Central School)78.581.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Simpson County School District)44.252.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)46.824.7
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)24.722.7
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)80.446.2
 34.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)26.730.5
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)43.631.3
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)32.628.6
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)52.135.3
 16.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)32.935.6
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson Central School)52.630.7
 21.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)31.427.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Simpson Central School)44.142
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)2621.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Simpson Central School)67.737.1
 30.6%
   8th Grade Science (Simpson County School District)48.935.6
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575433
 24.7%
African American187160
 14.4%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White376257
 31.6%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%99.3%
 19.1%


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Students at Simpson Central School are 59% White, 37% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Simpson Central School.

Simpson Central School ranks 162nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Simpson Central School usually go on to attend:

High : Mendenhall High School


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