Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
65%
47%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Moss Point West Kindergarten?
216 students attend Moss Point West Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Moss Point West Kindergarten students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Point West Kindergarten?
Moss Point West Kindergarten has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moss Point West Kindergarten offer ?
Moss Point West Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Moss Point West Kindergarten part of?
Moss Point West Kindergarten is part of Moss Point Separate School District.
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