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Public elementary school · Harrison Co School Dist · Biloxi, Mississippi

Creekbend Elementary and Middle

Creekbend Elementary and Middle rates 5.5, right at the middle of Harrison Co School Dist's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Harrison Co School Dist median is 5.4.

#616 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Harrison Co School Dist: 14 elementary schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 616 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 14 of 22 in Harrison Co School Dist.

Creekbend Elementary and Middle is listed in Harrison Co School Dist, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math70%18 points above the Mississippi average of 52%Grades 3–8 · 674 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading64%17 points above the Mississippi average of 47%Grades 3–8 · 675 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency has held near 67% across the 2-year record (2025–2026).2026 MAAP; 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.4
50% of the rating
Academics
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2025-2026) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2025-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 39530; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2025-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Creekbend Elementary and Middle and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$39,755
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
29.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
22
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,126/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Biloxi. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Biloxi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Creekbend Elementary and Middlethis school
    5.5
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Creekbend Elementary and Middle.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Creekbend Elementary and Middle serve?

Creekbend Elementary and Middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Creekbend Elementary and Middle?

Creekbend Elementary and Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,006 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Creekbend Elementary and Middle rank in MS?

Creekbend Elementary and Middle ranks #616 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Creekbend Elementary and Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Creekbend Elementary and Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Creekbend Elementary and Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Creekbend Elementary and Middle has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2025-2026) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2025-2026).

Is Creekbend Elementary and Middle a charter school?

No, Creekbend Elementary and Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Creekbend Elementary and Middle a Title I school?

No, Creekbend Elementary and Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creekbend Elementary and Middle?

63.5% of students at Creekbend Elementary and Middle 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,006
Student-teacher ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harrison County
Rank in district
#14 of 22
Schools in district
24
District spending per student
$11,305
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39530)
7,836
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
41.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.