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#655 of 863 schools in MS
Harrison Co Child Development Cen
School · Harrison Co School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. DRAWER J, Gulfport, MS 39502
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Co Child Development Cen score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 11-year record (2011–2021).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Harrison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #19 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Co Child Development Cen is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Co Child Development Cen
Harrison Co Child Development Cen is a public school in Gulfport, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 78 students in grades 15-15 with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Co Child Development Cen
What grades does Harrison Co Child Development Cen serve?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen serves students in grades 15 through 15.
How many students attend Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Co Child Development Cen is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Co Child Development Cen rank in MS?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen ranks #655 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Harrison Co Child Development Cen's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Co Child Development Cen has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Harrison Co Child Development Cen a charter school?
No, Harrison Co Child Development Cen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Co Child Development Cen a Title I school?
No, Harrison Co Child Development Cen is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
74.4% of students at Harrison Co Child Development Cen 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
- 15 – 15
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (228) 863-0583
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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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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