Very Good
#254 of 863 schools in MS
Top 29% in state
Arlington Heights Elem School
Elementary School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Pascagoula, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3511 Arlington Street, Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Math 37% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Heights Elem School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Heights Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pascagoula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,571
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
30.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pascagoula-gautier School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Heights Elem School is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Heights Elem School
Arlington Heights Elem School is a public elementary school in Pascagoula, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Heights Elem School
What grades does Arlington Heights Elem School serve?
Arlington Heights Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Arlington Heights Elem School?
Arlington Heights Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elem School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Heights Elem School rank in MS?
Arlington Heights Elem School ranks #254 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Arlington Heights Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Heights Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arlington Heights Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Heights Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arlington Heights Elem School a charter school?
No, Arlington Heights Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Heights Elem School a Title I school?
No, Arlington Heights Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Heights Elem School?
100.0% of students at Arlington Heights Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (228) 938-6552
- Area population (ZIP 39581)
- 11,519
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39581; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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