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#60 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 45% of private schools

Bass Christian Elementary School

Elementary School · Lumberton, MS

A private elementary school in Lumberton, MS serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

74 MARANATHA CIR, Lumberton, MS 39455

  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index76%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment31
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MS

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bass Christian Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,232

Median home value

$102,700

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic32.3%
Black25.8%
White22.6%
Two or More12.9%
Asian6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Purvis Lower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–22.2 mi481Compare →
Purvis Upper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.33–52.9 mi386Compare →
Lamar Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–124.3 mi266Compare →

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.

Bass Christian Elementary School is listed in Lumberton, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bass Christian Elementary School

Bass Christian Elementary School is a private elementary school in Lumberton, MS, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bass Christian Elementary School

What grades does Bass Christian Elementary School serve?

Bass Christian Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Bass Christian Elementary School?

Bass Christian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bass Christian Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bass Christian Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bass Christian Elementary School rank in MS?

Bass Christian Elementary School ranks #60 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Bass Christian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bass Christian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bass Christian Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Bass Christian Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bass Christian Elementary School a religious school?

Bass Christian Elementary School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lamar County
Area population (ZIP 39455)
9,030
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
44.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 39455; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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