Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School serves 336 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
71%
47%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
How many students attend Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School?
336 students attend Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School?
Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School offer ?
Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School part of?
Moss Point East Park Lower Elementary School is part of Moss Point Separate School District.
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