Excellent
#10 of 863 schools in MS
Top 1% in state
Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Pascagoula, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
633 Market Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567
- Math 87% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beach Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Beach 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$50,792
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39567; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Eastlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - High School CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 1.7 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
- #1 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
Beach Elementary School is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beach Elementary School
Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pascagoula, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beach Elementary School
What grades does Beach Elementary School serve?
Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beach Elementary School rank in MS?
Beach Elementary School ranks #10 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Beach Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (228) 938-6428
- Area population (ZIP 39567)
- 10,300
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 39567; 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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