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#67 of 863 schools in MS

Top 8% in state

Pecan 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 74% vs MS 54% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.5 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$10,621
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Pecan Park Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
54%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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

49.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pecan 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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
Oak Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–31.0 mi483Compare →
Magnolia Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–31.1 mi636Compare →
Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.7 mi50Compare →
St Alphonsus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–62.1 mi143Compare →

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
#2 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

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

About Pecan Park Elementary School

Pecan Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS, part of Ocean Springs School Dist, serving approximately 503 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pecan Park Elementary School

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 #67 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Pecan Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pecan Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Pecan Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pecan Park Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
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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