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Public elementary school · Ocean Springs School Dist · Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Pecan Park Elementary School

Pecan Park Elementary School rates 6.2, below most Ocean Springs School Dist elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Ocean Springs School Dist median is 8.3.

#480 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Ocean Springs School Dist: 3 elementary schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

An Ocean Springs School Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 480 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 5 of 6 in Ocean Springs School Dist.

Pecan Park Elementary School is listed in Ocean Springs School Dist, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math67%17 points above the Mississippi average of 50%Grade 3 · 127 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading71%22 points above the Mississippi average of 49%Grade 3 · 128 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.3
50% of the rating
Academics
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2021–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Pecan Park Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Oak Park Elementary School1.0 mi
    8.5Compare →
  2. Magnolia Park Elementary1.1 mi
    8.3Compare →
  3. St Martin East Elementary School3.6 mi
    8.3Compare →
  4. Pecan Park Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.2
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Pecan Park Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Pecan Park Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Pecan Park Elementary School?

Pecan Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Park Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pecan Park Elementary School rank in MS?

Pecan Park Elementary School ranks #480 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Pecan Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pecan Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pecan Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecan Park Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Pecan Park Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Pecan Park Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

49.3% of students at Pecan 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
503
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jackson County
Phone
(228) 875-2851
Rank in district
#5 of 6
Schools in district
7
District spending per student
$10,621
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.