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#518 of 863 schools in MS
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
Middle School · Long Beach School Dist · Long Beach, MS
A Long Beach School Dist middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19200 Pineville Rd, Long Beach, MS 39560
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harper Mc Caughan Elem School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Mc Caughan 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 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), 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
$73,090
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Gulfport Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 593 | 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.
Long Beach School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School is listed in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School is a public middle school in Long Beach, MS, part of Long Beach School Dist, serving approximately 658 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
What grades does Harper Mc Caughan Elem School serve?
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Harper Mc Caughan Elem School?
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Mc Caughan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Mc Caughan Elem 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 Harper Mc Caughan Elem School rank in MS?
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School ranks #518 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Harper Mc Caughan Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Harper Mc Caughan Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Mc Caughan Elem School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harper Mc Caughan Elem School a charter school?
No, Harper Mc Caughan Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Mc Caughan Elem School a Title I school?
No, Harper Mc Caughan Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Mc Caughan Elem School?
62.0% of students at Harper Mc Caughan 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (228) 863-0478
- Area population (ZIP 39560)
- 18,505
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 39560; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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