The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in Science. The lowest is 82% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Ackerman Elem
Ackerman Elementary sits along Mississippi Highway 15 in Ackerman, the county seat of Choctaw County, serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Choctaw County School District. The town is a small, compact rural crossroads with a traditional Main Street layout, where state highways converge and civic life centers on the courthouse and town hall. Ackerman has been losing population slightly in recent years, with the nearest significant urban center being Starkville, about a short drive to the northeast. The housing market here is quite affordable compared with both state and national benchmarks, though publicly reported values have declined sharply over the past year. For a family looking at buying in the area, the price-to-income ratio is well below what most of the country faces, which can make settling here easier for those whose work is local or remote. The town's aging population and modest growth pressure mean it stays quiet, with limited commercial or civic activity beyond daytime functions.
The school's enrollment is moderate for its grade band. Its student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Black minority and very small shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic context of the surrounding community. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available, so a parent whose child receives special education or language support services may want to ask the school directly about what is offered.
On state assessments, Ackerman Elementary turns in a strong academic profile. The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program results for the most recent school year show proficiency rates that are high across every tested grade and subject. In math, most tested grades show well over three quarters of students scoring proficient or above, with the sixth grade standing out as particularly strong. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with the fifth grade especially high and the other grades not far behind. Fifth grade science is also strong. These are results that parents can feel good about; they suggest the school is delivering solid instruction in core subjects across the grade span it serves. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent steady performance or recent improvement. Participation rates were also not reported, which a parent may want to look into further with the school.
Because Ackerman Elementary ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and there are no high school course offerings, AP courses, or dual-credit pathways associated with this campus. Data on programs, staffing ratios, attendance, discipline, and school climate was not provided. The district brief did not surface any recent referendum, curriculum, or pedagogy changes, so there is little to report on district-level initiatives a parent might weigh.
What the available evidence paints is a small-town elementary school with a stable enrollment and genuinely strong test results in the subjects and grades the state measures. It sits in an affordable rural community that is quiet and aging, convenient to Starkville but not growing itself. The missing pieces, special education and English learner data, staffing detail, program offerings, and trend information, mean the picture is incomplete in ways that matter for certain families. A parent whose child is in the typical elementary range and who values proven core academic outcomes in a close-knit rural setting would find reason to be encouraged here. Those needing specific support services or wanting to understand the school's broader offerings should bring those questions directly to the administration.
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