Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 28th Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Twenty Eighth St Elementary is located in the western part of Gulfport, MS, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
28th Street Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
28th Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 28th Street Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 28th Street Elementary School's ranking?
28th Street Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are 28th Street Elementary School often compared to?
28th Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anniston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend 28th Street Elementary School?
359 students attend 28th Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of 28th Street Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 28th Street Elementary School?
28th Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does 28th Street Elementary School offer ?
28th Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 28th Street Elementary School part of?
28th Street Elementary School is part of Gulfport School District.
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