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#332 of 863 schools in MS

Top 38% in state

River Oaks Elementary School

Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Gulfport, MS

A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14111 THREE RIVERS ROAD, Gulfport, MS 39503

  • Math 36% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,305
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at River Oaks Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where River Oaks 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

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
Three Rivers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–61.2 mi525Compare →
Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–82.1 mi157Compare →
Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–113.0 mi60Compare →
Woolmarket Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–63.2 mi520Compare →

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.

Harrison Co School Dist

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#11 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

River Oaks Elementary School is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Oaks Elementary School

River Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Oaks Elementary School

What grades does River Oaks Elementary School serve?

River Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?

River Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Elementary School?

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

How does River Oaks Elementary School rank in MS?

River Oaks Elementary School ranks #332 of 863 schools in MS.

What is River Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 River Oaks Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Oaks Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is River Oaks Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is River Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?

No, River Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Oaks Elementary School?

79.8% of students at River Oaks 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 – 6th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
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.
  • 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.
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 multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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