Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twenty Eighth St Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#381 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
86%
47%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty Eighth St Elementary School's ranking?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is ranked #381 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Twenty Eighth St Elementary School often compared to?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anniston Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary School?
361 students attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twenty Eighth St Elementary School?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twenty Eighth St Elementary School offer ?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twenty Eighth St Elementary School part of?
Twenty Eighth St Elementary School is part of Gulfport School Dist School District.
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