Below Average
#761 of 863 schools in MS
Based on limited data
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Gulfport, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4715 Illinois Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39503
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Gulfport Elementary and Middl 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty Eighth St ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Bel Aire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Central ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 498 | 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
- #21 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
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is a public elementary school in Gulfport, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
What grades does North Gulfport Elementary and Middl serve?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Gulfport Elementary and Middl rank in MS?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl ranks #761 of 863 schools in MS.
What is North Gulfport Elementary and Middl's MySchoolScout rating?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has 38% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is North Gulfport Elementary and Middl a charter school?
No, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Gulfport Elementary and Middl a Title I school?
No, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
85.8% of students at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (228) 864-8944
- Area population (ZIP 39503)
- 54,230
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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