Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pass Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pass Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pass Road Elementary School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pass Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pass Road Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
4%
Black
58%
47%
White
21%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pass Road Elementary School's ranking?
Pass Road Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pass Road Elementary School often compared to?
Pass Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou View Elementary School, Anniston Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Pass Road Elementary School?
398 students attend Pass Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pass Road Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pass Road Elementary School?
Pass Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pass Road Elementary School offer ?
Pass Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pass Road Elementary School part of?
Pass Road Elementary School is part of Gulfport School Dist School District.
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