Poplar Springs Elementary School
Meridian, MS 39305
Phone: (601) 484-4450
District: Meridian Public School Dist
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 405 students
Meridian's Poplar Springs Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Meridian Public School Dist district. It is among the few public schools in Mississippi to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Poplar Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Meridian, MS. 405 students attend Poplar Springs Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
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My son was really happy at this school. He loved going there and playing with his little friends—it's too bad we had to move
Posted: June 9, 2021
Poplar Springs is the best school, the best school in the land! The teachers are so helpful, and the principal is grand! We try to be here everyday just to make our teachers proud! We have learned so much we have grown into a real outstanding crowd!
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Posted: October 27, 2013
This school can be a great school if you stay involved as a parent. However, minority students in my opinion do not receive the same level of dedication from teachers unless their parents are upper middle class and/or have a certain status in the community. Darker skinned children tend to be disciplined disproportionately compared to lighter skinned children. The high school in this same district is under a decree from the department of justice.
Posted: February 27, 2011
When my family moved to Meridian, we planned on sending our kids to private school--public education system in Mississippi is known as being sub-par. Although I'm aware that test scores across MS are low, this below-average tendency hasn't seemed to touch the staff or students of PSE. The arts-centered curriculum is evident from the moment you step through the doors. The school, as well as its inhabitants, effuse a sense of welcoming warmth. The principal and office staff know every student by name. The staff and administration work together to make the school run efficiently, classes are small, and many programs cater to the wide variety of the children's needs while making sure that every student gets the individual attention he/she deserves. The EXPLORE program provides supplementary challenging activities for students gifted academically or artistically. Parental involvement is thoroughly encouraged and welcomed- whether it's fundraising, PTA, classroom parties, tutoring or just coming up to school to have lunch with their children, there seems to always be some form of parental presence. Great school!
Posted: March 9, 2010
I love PSE!! My daughter has been here since Kindergarden and is now in 2nd grade. The teachers are wonderful and make learning fun. This school believes in the Arts and the Accelerated Reading program is a wonderful tool. We couldn't be happier here.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadmoor Poplar Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Meridian | MS | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Eagle Pointe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Meridian | MS | 5.1 mi | |
| 3 | Ole Cobblestone Dr | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Meridian | MS | 7.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Meridian NAS | 13.3 mi. |
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