Lizana Elementary School

15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (228) 832-1592

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Lizana Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Lizana Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lizana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Lizana Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Lizana Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 816 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Lizana Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#38 out of 816 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lizana Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

76%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

64%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lizana Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

48%

White

90%

43%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Lizana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

100%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrison County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lizana Elementary School's ranking?

Lizana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Lizana Elementary School?

369 students attend Lizana Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Lizana Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lizana Elementary School?

Lizana Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lizana Elementary School offer ?

Lizana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Lizana Elementary School part of?

Lizana Elementary School is part of Harrison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education