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Gary Road Intermediate School

7255 GARY ROAD, BYRAM, MS 39272

Ranked 82 of 153 in Mississippi

Top schools in Jackson
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Gary Road Intermediate School

7255 GARY ROAD, BYRAM, MS 39272

About Gary Road Intermediate School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 36% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
758
Total Students
$46844
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.7%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2%
Black 91%
Two+ Races 1.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.7%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2%
Black
91%
Two+ Races
1.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 758
49.6%
376 Female
50.4%
382 Male

Student Population

758 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

407 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gary Road Intermediate School Contact Information

Address

7255 GARY ROAD, BYRAM, MS 39272

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Phone

(601) 372-8150

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TOP 82 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gary Road Intermediate School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gary Road Intermediate School in Jackson, Mississippi, is making waves with its new projects! The school is currently raising $500,000 to build a new building on one of its campuses. This will help with overcrowded classrooms and make the school a better place to learn. This big project shows how dedicated the school is to giving students a good education and making the buildings better.

The school has also been celebrating the successes of its students, such as Lathan Davis, who got perfect scores on the MAAP tests. Gary Road Intermediate School has also been working to get people involved in the community through events like the School Wide Fun Run fundraiser and honoring great teachers like Kendra Wright as Teacher of the Month.

FAQ

Q1. What is Gary Road Intermediate School's academic focus?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on building skills, thinking critically, and getting ready for more advanced levels of learning.

Q2. What does the school do to help students be independent?

Ans. Guided instruction and support encourage students to take charge of their own learning.

Q3. Do you offer programs that help students grow?

Ans. The school gives students chances to learn more than just the basics.

Q4. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get regular updates from the school and through digital platforms.

Q5. What kinds of values does the school teach?

Ans. Every day, we stress the importance of respect, responsibility, and perseverance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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