Excellent
#22 of 863 schools in MS
Top 2% in state
Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Pascagoula, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4102 Scovel Rd, Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Math 77% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above 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 29 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Cherokee 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic School - Elementary CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Arlington Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Eastlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 331 | 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
- #3 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
Cherokee Elementary School is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pascagoula, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee Elementary School
What grades does Cherokee Elementary School serve?
Cherokee Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Cherokee Elementary School?
Cherokee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee Elementary School rank in MS?
Cherokee Elementary School ranks #22 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Cherokee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Cherokee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherokee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cherokee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cherokee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Cherokee 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (228) 938-6547
- 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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