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Eastside Elementary School

Public Grades 4-5

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Eastside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clinton, Mississippi, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 730 students. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Eastside Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with 70.9% of 4th graders and 75.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 52.1% and 55.9%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's performance is even more impressive, with 86.6% of 4th graders and 81.5% of 5th graders proficient or better, far surpassing the state averages of 56.6% and 48.3%. This strong academic achievement sets Eastside Elementary apart from its nearby counterparts, such as Northside Elementary and Clinton Park Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

While Eastside Elementary faces challenges related to a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 49.45% to 99.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional performance is a testament to the dedication of its staff and the effectiveness of its teaching practices. When compared to schools in the lower-performing Jackson Public School District, such as Johnson Elementary, Smith Elementary, and Dawson Elementary, the stark contrast in educational outcomes highlights the remarkable achievements of Eastside Elementary within the Clinton Public School District.

747

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,696

Per pupil spending ?

47.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056

(601) 924-7261

District: Clinton Public School District

Students who attend Eastside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clinton Junior High School
	Lovett Elementary School
High:	Clinton High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.6%

White:

33.5%

Asian:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (80% vs 56% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Mississippi elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Mississippi avg56%

16^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	16 of 383	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	14 of 390	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	13 of 377	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	17 of 382	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	26 of 381	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	8 of 397	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	17 of 404	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	93.5	14 of 406	96.6%	★★★★★
2016	88.7	25 of 394	93.7%	★★★★★
2015	82.6	57 of 402	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	90.2	17 of 394	95.7%	★★★★★
2013	89.4	26 of 408	93.6%	★★★★★
2012	87.3	38 of 414	90.8%	★★★★★
2011	85.7	40 of 418	90.4%	★★★★★
2010	88.0	33 of 403	91.8%	★★★★★
2009	82.7	50 of 392	87.2%	★★★★☆
2008	78.7	68 of 394	82.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+18 vs state

Mathematics84%+32 vs state

English Language Arts73%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Eastside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Eastside Elementary School	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	747	49	15.2	47.9%	250 (33.5%)	378 (50.6%)	44 (5.9%)	44 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	92.2	16^th of 383 public elementary schools	95.8%		93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%	2		70.9	75.2			86.6	81.5		84.8	$9,696
Northside Elementary School	Public	2-3	451 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7531	683	45	15.1	48.0%	213 (31.2%)	361 (52.9%)	37 (5.4%)	42 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)								(n/a)	68.8				78.9					$9,334
Clinton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	501 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-5205	746	47	15.8	50.4%	227 (30.4%)	418 (56.0%)	39 (5.2%)	41 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$10,344
John Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 John Hopkins Rd	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2540	497	28	17.5	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	489 (98.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31.3	270^th of 383 public elementary schools	29.5%		15	349^th of 390 public elementary schools	10.5%	79	30.8	37.7	37.8		25.5	45.9	36.4		78.8	$14,271
Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	5331 Clinton Blvd.	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 487-1658	563	27	20.8	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	483 (85.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (13.3%)	24.3	305^th of 383 public elementary schools	20.4%		19.9	333^rd of 390 public elementary schools	14.6%	28	34.2	32.9	24.3	31.8	46.3	37.3	17.6	37.6	58.9	$12,519
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oak Park Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	444	27	16.1	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	436 (98.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	5.9	377^th of 383 public elementary schools	1.6%		16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%	34	15.5	13.7	26.4		15.5	15.7	16.2		36.7	$13,565
Clausell Elementary School	Public	K-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	231	16	14.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	226 (97.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	13.5	353^rd of 383 public elementary schools	7.8%		29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%	74	19.6	32.3	31.8		27.4	35.3	27.2		34.1	$13,432
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Ave	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	510	31	16.5	100.0%	7 (1.4%)	425 (83.3%)	67 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	8.8	365^th of 383 public elementary schools	4.7%		7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%	14	24.3	23.4	20.5		29.9	29.7	9.6		25.3	$12,947
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bates Elementary School	Public	K-5	3180 McDowell Rd. Ext.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-1412	482	26	18.3	99.4%	5 (1.0%)	405 (84.0%)	62 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	7	373^rd of 383 public elementary schools	2.6%		7	381^st of 390 public elementary schools	2.3%	8	19.2	27.5	28.0		21.2	18.8	10.2		22.0	$13,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastside Elementary School

Is Eastside Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Eastside Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools.

What district is Eastside Elementary School in?

Clinton Public School District

What schools do graduates of Eastside Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Eastside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clinton Junior High School
Middle : Lovett Elementary School
High : Clinton High School

What is the racial makeup of Eastside Elementary School?

Students at Eastside Elementary School are 51% African American, 33% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Eastside Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 747 students attended Eastside Elementary School.

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