Summary:
The Biloxi Public School District in Mississippi is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with all schools having free or reduced-price lunch rates above 98%. However, the schools vary significantly in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Among the elementary schools, North Bay Elementary School stands out as the top performer. North Bay has consistently ranked among the top 32-38 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the Biloxi Public School District and state averages across 3rd and 4th grades. Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, North Bay spends less per student than some of the other schools in the district.
In contrast, Popps Ferry Elementary and Gorenflo Elementary tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to the other schools in the district. The schools also vary significantly in their racial compositions, with Nichols Elementary and Gorenflo having higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. These disparities in academic performance and student demographics raise questions about equity of educational opportunities within the Biloxi Public School District.
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