Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Beach Elementary School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
77%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
105 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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