Very Good
#228 of 863 schools in MS
Top 26% in state
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Middle School · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, MS
An Ocean Springs School Dist middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 7002, Ocean Springs, MS 39566
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 949 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 50 | 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.
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
- #5 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
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is listed in OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is a public middle school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 1,271 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
What grades does Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho serve?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has an enrollment of approximately 1,271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho rank in MS?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho ranks #228 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho a charter school?
No, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho a Title I school?
No, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
44.0% of students at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (228) 875-4367
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 · 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.
- 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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