Very Good
#198 of 863 schools in MS
Top 23% in state
Woolmarket Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison Co School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Harrison Co School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12513 John Lee Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
- Math 64% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woolmarket Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Woolmarket 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$65,892
Median home value
$227,400
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| North Woolmarket Elementary and MidEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 812 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| North Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 3.8 mi | 726 | 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.
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
- #7 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
Woolmarket Elementary School is listed in HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woolmarket Elementary School
Woolmarket Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, MS, part of Harrison Co School Dist, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woolmarket Elementary School
What grades does Woolmarket Elementary School serve?
Woolmarket Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Woolmarket Elementary School?
Woolmarket Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woolmarket Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woolmarket Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woolmarket Elementary School rank in MS?
Woolmarket Elementary School ranks #198 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Woolmarket Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woolmarket Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Woolmarket Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woolmarket Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Woolmarket Elementary School a charter school?
No, Woolmarket Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woolmarket Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Woolmarket Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woolmarket Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Woolmarket 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
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (228) 392-5640
- Area population (ZIP 39532)
- 36,710
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 39532; 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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