Very Good
#151 of 863 schools in MS
Top 17% in state
West Wortham Elementary and Middle
Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Saucier, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20199 WEST WORTHAM ROAD, Saucier, MS 39574
- Math 80% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Wortham Elementary and Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Wortham Elementary and Middle 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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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
$69,167
Median home value
$191,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Harrison Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Lyman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Pineville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | Not available | 170 | 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.
Harrison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #6 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
West Wortham Elementary and Middle is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Wortham Elementary and Middle
West Wortham Elementary and Middle is a public elementary school in Saucier, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 878 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Wortham Elementary and Middle
What grades does West Wortham Elementary and Middle serve?
West Wortham Elementary and Middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Wortham Elementary and Middle?
West Wortham Elementary and Middle has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wortham Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wortham Elementary and Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Wortham Elementary and Middle rank in MS?
West Wortham Elementary and Middle ranks #151 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Wortham Elementary and Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Wortham Elementary and Middle 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.
What are the test scores at West Wortham Elementary and Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Wortham Elementary and Middle has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Wortham Elementary and Middle a charter school?
No, West Wortham Elementary and Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Wortham Elementary and Middle a Title I school?
No, West Wortham Elementary and Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Wortham Elementary and Middle?
63.6% of students at West Wortham Elementary and Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (228) 831-1276
- Area population (ZIP 39574)
- 13,830
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 39574; 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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