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#48 of 863 schools in MS

Top 5% in state

Oak Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS

An Ocean Springs School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 7002, Ocean Springs, MS 39566

  • Math 80% vs MS 54% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.4% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$10,621
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Oak Park Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
54%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oak Park 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pecan Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–31.0 mi503Compare →
St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–61.1 mi143Compare →
Magnolia Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–32.1 mi636Compare →
Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–122.7 mi50Compare →

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
#1 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

Oak Park Elementary School is listed in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Park Elementary School

Oak Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 483 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Park Elementary School

What grades does Oak Park Elementary School serve?

Oak Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?

Oak Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Park Elementary School rank in MS?

Oak Park Elementary School ranks #48 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Oak Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Oak Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Oak Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oak Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park Elementary School?

39.5% of students at Oak Park 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
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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