Grace Christian Elementary School
Grace Christian Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Grace Christian Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Grace Christian Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Grace Christian Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grace Christian Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Grace Christian Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #446 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hattiesburg Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grace Christian Elementary School is Hattiesburg High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is N R Burger Middle School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodley Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hattiesburg Woodley Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 404 students10
0.9 miles
2006 O Ferrell St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-8112 0.9 PK-5 404 - Hattiesburg Hattiesburg High School Math: 14% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,024 student10
1.0 miles
301 Hutchinson Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 544-0811 1 9-12 1,024 - Hattiesburg Thames Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
1.7 miles
2900 Jamestown Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 582-6655 1.7 PK-5 615 - Hattiesburg Hawkins Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 309 students10
1.8 miles
526 Forrest Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-4311 1.8 PK-5 309 - Hattiesburg Mary Bethune Alternative Alternative School
2.2 miles
610 Dumas Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 584-6311 2.2 n/a n/a
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