Excellent
#124 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Magnolia Park Elementary
Elementary School · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS
An Ocean Springs School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 7002, Ocean Springs, MS 39566
- Math 79% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Park Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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 30 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnolia Park Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Programs & students
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Ocean Springs School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magnolia Park Elementary is listed in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Park Elementary
Magnolia Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 636 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Park Elementary
What grades does Magnolia Park Elementary serve?
Magnolia Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Magnolia Park Elementary?
Magnolia Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Park Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Park Elementary rank in MS?
Magnolia Park Elementary ranks #124 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Magnolia Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Magnolia Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Park Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magnolia Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Magnolia Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magnolia Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Park Elementary?
43.9% of students at Magnolia Park Elementary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (228) 875-4263
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.
- 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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