Magnolia Park Elementary School
Magnolia Park Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Magnolia Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Magnolia Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Magnolia Park Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Magnolia Park 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 Magnolia Park Elementary School is 0.42, 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 | #129 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 48% |
| White | 75% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ocean Springs School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Magnolia Park Elementary School is Ocean Springs High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ocean Springs Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pecan Park Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocean Springs Ocean Springs Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 53%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 903 students10
1.2 miles
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 872-6210 1.2 7-8 903 - Ocean Springs Pecan Park Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-3 | 566 students10
1.3 miles
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-2851 1.3 K-3 566 - Ocean Springs Ocean Springs High School Math: 66% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,860 student10
2.1 miles
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-0333 2.1 9-12 1,860 - Ocean Springs Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-6 | 1,404 student10
2.1 miles
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-4367 2.1 4-6 1,404 - Ocean Springs Oak Park Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-3 | 542 students10
2.2 miles
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-5847 2.2 K-3 542
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