Serving 1,355 students in grades 4-6, Ocean Springs Upper 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 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 1,355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School's student population of 1,355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
1,355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Springs Upper 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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
13%
47%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Martin Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School?
1,355 students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School part of?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School Dist School District.
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