Moss Point West Kindergarten serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
65%
47%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Moss Point West Kindergarten?
216 students attend Moss Point West Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Moss Point West Kindergarten students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Point West Kindergarten?
Moss Point West Kindergarten has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Point West Kindergarten offer ?
Moss Point West Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Moss Point West Kindergarten part of?
Moss Point West Kindergarten is part of Moss Point Separate School District.
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