Excellent
#74 of 863 schools in MS
Top 9% in state
Lizana Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15341 LIZANA SCHOOL ROAD, Gulfport, MS 39503
- Math 86% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lizana Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 83% 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 63% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lizana 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,298
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wortham Elementary and MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 5.0 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Harrison Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Lyman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Pineville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | Not available | 170 | 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.
Harrison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Lizana Elementary School is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lizana Elementary School
Lizana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lizana Elementary School
What grades does Lizana Elementary School serve?
Lizana Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lizana Elementary School?
Lizana Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lizana Elementary School rank in MS?
Lizana Elementary School ranks #74 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lizana Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lizana Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Lizana Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lizana Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lizana Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lizana Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lizana Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lizana Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lizana Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Lizana 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (228) 832-1592
- Area population (ZIP 39503)
- 54,230
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 39503; 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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