Lizana Elementary School
Tel:
(228) 832-1592
- Lizana Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lizana Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lizana Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lizana Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lizana Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Lizana Elementary School is 0.19, 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 | #101 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 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 | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 48% |
| White | 90% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Lizana Elementary School is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Wortham Elementary And Middle School (5.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport Roger Amos Mcmurtry School Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
3.7 miles
14426 James Bond Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-6000 3.7 7-12 43 - Saucier West Wortham Elementary And Middle School Grades: K-8 | 1,234 student
5.1 miles
20199 West Wortham Road
Saucier, MS 39574
(228) 831-1276 5.1 K-8 1,234 - Gulfport West Harrison High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,078 student
5.5 miles
10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-8900 5.5 9-12 1,078 - Gulfport Lyman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 588 students
7.4 miles
14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257 7.4 K-6 588 - Gulfport Harrison Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,642 student
7.9 miles
15600 School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610 7.9 9-12 1,642
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