Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twenty Eighth St Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
77%
47%
White
7%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty Eighth St Elementary School's ranking?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Twenty Eighth St Elementary School often compared to?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anniston Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary School?
381 students attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Twenty Eighth St Elementary School offer ?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twenty Eighth St Elementary School part of?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is part of Gulfport School District.
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