Excellent
#57 of 863 schools in MS
Top 7% in state
Singing River Academy
Middle School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Gautier, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4601 Vancleave Road, Gautier, MS 39553
- Math 51% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Singing River Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Singing River Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gautier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,091
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 1–12 | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
| Trent Lott AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–6 | Not available | 510 | 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.
Pascagoula-gautier School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Singing River Academy is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Singing River Academy
Singing River Academy is a public middle school in Gautier, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Singing River Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Singing River Academy
What grades does Singing River Academy serve?
Singing River Academy serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Singing River Academy?
Singing River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Singing River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Singing River Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Singing River Academy rank in MS?
Singing River Academy ranks #57 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Singing River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Singing River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Singing River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Singing River Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Singing River Academy a charter school?
No, Singing River Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Singing River Academy a Title I school?
No, Singing River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Singing River Academy?
100.0% of students at Singing River Academy 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (228) 522-8835
- Area population (ZIP 39553)
- 17,644
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 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 39553; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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