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#590 of 863 schools in MS
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
Elementary School · Moss Point Separate School Dist · Moss Point, MS
A Moss Point Separate School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4924 Church Street, Moss Point, MS 39563
- Math 34% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
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 34% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,672
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39563; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Arlington Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moss Point Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is listed in MOSS POINT SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is a public elementary school in Moss Point, MS, part of Moss Point Separate School Dist, serving approximately 335 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem
What grades does Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem serve?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem rank in MS?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem ranks #590 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem a charter school?
No, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem a Title I school?
No, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem?
100.0% of students at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elem 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (228) 474-3300
- Area population (ZIP 39563)
- 12,023
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 39563; 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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