Singing River Academy

4601 Vancleave Road
Gautier, MS 39553
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades 5-6, Singing River Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Singing River Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Singing River Academy's student population of 434 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
434 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Singing River Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Singing River Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#266 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
37%
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43%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
18%
4%
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Black
43%
47%
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White
32%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Singing River Academy's ranking?
Singing River Academy is ranked #266 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Singing River Academy often compared to?
Singing River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Singing River Academy?
434 students attend Singing River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Singing River Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Singing River Academy?
Singing River Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Singing River Academy offer ?
Singing River Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Singing River Academy part of?
Singing River Academy is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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