Magnolia Park Elementary School
Tel:
(228)875-4263
- Magnolia Park Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
School Overview
- Magnolia Park Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Magnolia Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Magnolia Park Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #49 out of 840 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 49% |
| White | 78% | 43% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ocean Springs Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocean Springs Ocean Springs Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 931 students
1.2 miles
3600 Hanshaw Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228)872-6210 1.2 7-8 931 - Ocean Springs Pecan Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 578 students
1.3 miles
504 Hanley Road
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228)875-2851 1.3 K-3 578 - Ocean Springs Ocean Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 1787 students
2.1 miles
6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228)875-0333 2.1 9-12 1787 - Ocean Springs Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 1359 students
2.1 miles
2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228)875-4367 2.1 4-6 1359 - Ocean Springs Oak Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 564 students
2.2 miles
2230 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228)875-5847 2.2 K-3 564
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