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#13 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 9% of private schools

Temple Christian Academy

School

14190 DEDEAUX RD, Gulfport, MS 39503

Private

Enrollment

60

Student-Teacher

7.4:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 11th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Mississippi private schools

#13 of 131

In Gulfport

#1 of 3

public schools

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Temple Christian Academy

7.9/10

School in Gulfport · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.2/10

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About Temple Christian Academy

Temple Christian Academy is a private school in Gulfport, MS. Temple Christian Academy serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Temple Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 131 private schools in MS.

How it compares1.6 pts above MS schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • MS avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 60 students, Temple Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Temple Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Temple Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Temple Christian Academy compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Gulfport, MS

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
This School
vs
15:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
60
This School
vs
675
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70% vs 0%
Black 20% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.7% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Temple Christian Academy Gulfport Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Temple Christian Academy (this school) 7.9
BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.2
CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.0
HARRISON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY 8.3
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY 6.8
THREE RIVERS ELEMENTARY 7.2
RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.0
BAYOU VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.9
NORTH GULFPORT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDL 4.3
BAYOU VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.7
LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.7
PASS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.9
CENTRAL ELEM 5.8
GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL 7.1
HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 5.3
TWENTY EIGHTH ST ELEM 6.2
ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.0
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.3
WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL 6.3
WEST HARRISON MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.2

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Gulfport

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,456
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 47%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 60
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MS

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 70.0%
Black 20.0%
Hispanic 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14190 DEDEAUX RD, Gulfport, MS 39503

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Temple Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. BAYOU VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HARRISON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Gulfport, see our Gulfport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.3 mi
School Distance Rating
BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 1.0 mi 4.2
HOPE ACADEMY Gulfport 1.0 mi 6.9
CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 1.1 mi 5.0
HARRISON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Gulfport 1.5 mi 8.3
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY Gulfport 1.8 mi 6.8
THREE RIVERS ELEMENTARY Gulfport 2.4 mi 7.2
RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 3.0 mi 7.0
BAYOU VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 3.0 mi 8.9
NORTH GULFPORT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDL Gulfport 3.3 mi 4.3
BAYOU VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Gulfport 3.4 mi 6.7
LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 3.6 mi 8.7
PASS ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 4.3 mi 5.9
CENTRAL ELEM Gulfport 4.5 mi 5.8
HARRISON CO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CEN Gulfport 4.6 mi 5.1
GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport 4.6 mi 7.1
HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport 4.8 mi 5.3
TWENTY EIGHTH ST ELEM Gulfport 4.8 mi 6.2
ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gulfport 5.1 mi 5.7
WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Biloxi 4.8 mi 7.6
ANNISTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gulfport 5.3 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 39503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,298

Median Home Value

$193,000

Median Rent

$1,087/mo

Population

54,230

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

68.2%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Median Age

36.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
WOODLAWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Columbia, MS 7.9
TUPELO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tupelo, MS 8.0
GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY Ocean Springs, MS 7.3
MAGNOLIA SPEECH SCHOOL Jackson, MS 8.6
THE PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Meridian, MS 7.2
AGAPE MONTESSORI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Vicksburg, MS 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Temple Christian Academy

What grades does Temple Christian Academy serve?

Temple Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Temple Christian Academy?

Temple Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Temple Christian Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Temple Christian Academy rank in MS?

Temple Christian Academy ranks #13 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Temple Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Temple Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Temple Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Temple Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Temple Christian Academy a religious school?

Temple Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Small City
County
Harrison County

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