Magnolia Park Elementary School

3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Magnolia Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in MS
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Magnolia Park Elementary School's student population of 679 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
679 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Park Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#58 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magnolia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnolia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
4%
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Black
13%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Magnolia Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
71%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Magnolia Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magnolia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnolia Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Park Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Park Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Magnolia Park Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pecan Park Elementary School, Oak Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Park Elementary School?
679 students attend Magnolia Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Magnolia Park Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Park Elementary School?
Magnolia Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnolia Park Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Magnolia Park Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Park Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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