Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

Summary:

Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is a public middle school located in Long Beach, Mississippi, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 687. The school is part of the Long Beach School District.

Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 61.8% compared to the state average of 57.1%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 73.6% compared to the state average of 53.7%. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Long Beach Middle School. However, Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School has an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 99.56% of students falling into this category in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the high poverty rate, Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools. This small class size could be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance. When compared to other schools in the area, such as Bayou View Middle School and Gulfport Central Middle School, Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School stands out for its consistent academic success, diverse student population, and unique challenges related to its high poverty rate.

Detail:

Public 4-6

19200 Pineville Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560

(228) 863-0478

District: Long Beach School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,911

Students who attend Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Long Beach Senior High School

Feeder schools for Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School:

Elementary:	Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
	Wj Quarles Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 658

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

African American:

15.5%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (15.5%), two or more races (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School employs 44.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is $9,911.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	93.95	13^th	394	96.7%
2009	87.38	29^th	392	92.6%
2010	85.83	39^th	403	90.3%
2011	87.33	33^rd	418	92.1%
2012	82.51	54^th	414	87.0%
2013	80.64	63^rd	408	84.6%
2014	72.00	96^th	394	75.6%
2015	61.71	138^th	402	65.7%
2016	81.52	58^th	394	85.3%
2017	77.01	78^th	406	80.8%
2018	80.61	60^th	404	85.1%
2019	75.65	84^th	397	78.8%
2021	84.08	50^th	381	86.9%
2022	87.18	35^th	382	90.8%
2023	86.44	33^rd	377	91.2%
2024	81.51	58^th	390	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	513	37	27	1	0	n/a	n/a	578
1991	505	58	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	594
1992	535	57	26	6	1	n/a	n/a	625
1993	547	65	21	7	3	n/a	n/a	643
1994	524	56	31	6	0	n/a	n/a	617
1995	522	59	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	612
1996	522	59	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	612
1997	530	80	20	8	6	n/a	n/a	644
1998	520	70	22	7	5	n/a	n/a	624
1999	508	65	22	6	1	n/a	n/a	602
2000	510	60	18	3	1	n/a	n/a	592
2001	470	78	17	13	1	n/a	n/a	579
2002	401	83	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	506
2003	401	83	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	506
2004	390	84	16	9	0	n/a	n/a	499
2005	399	91	16	5	2	n/a	n/a	513
2006	274	60	15	3	3	n/a	n/a	355
2007	310	57	15	9	4	n/a	n/a	395
2008	291	59	15	12	4	n/a	n/a	381
2009	258	78	25	10	4	0	0	375
2010	294	58	20	12	2	1	11	398
2011	545	87	18	22	5	0	12	689
2012	529	111	16	18	3	1	17	695
2013	498	114	22	26	3	0	20	683
2014	528	117	20	26	2	1	26	720
2015	513	110	18	29	1	1	21	693
2016	550	114	21	19	0	2	33	739
2017	554	136	14	15	0	3	45	767
2018	567	119	15	20	1	1	67	790
2019	529	141	12	19	0	0	72	773
2020	492	126	14	17	1	0	93	743
2021	402	125	16	18	0	0	82	643
2022	405	104	15	13	0	0	100	637
2023	440	110	23	12	0	0	102	687
2024	429	102	26	11	1	0	89	658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	578	27.7	20.8	n/a
1991	594	28.9	20.5	n/a
1992	625	29.9	20.9	20.8
1993	643	30.6	21.0	21.9
1994	617	29.9	20.6	20.6
1995	612	31.0	19.7	19
1996	612	31.0	19.7	19
1997	644	32.9	19.6	22
1998	624	33.9	18.4	24.4
1999	602	32.9	18.3	36.9
2000	592	33.9	17.5	37.7
2001	579	32.9	17.6	37.8
2002	506	29.3	17.3	39.5
2003	506	29.3	17.3	39.5
2004	499	29.3	17.0	56.9
2005	513	30.9	16.6	60
2006	355	30.0	11.8	60.3
2007	395	29.3	13.5	56.5
2008	381	28.1	13.6	56.7
2009	375	26.2	14.3	62.7
2010	398	24.0	16.5	60.8
2011	689	40.5	17.0	51.8
2012	695	40.9	16.9	55.1
2013	683	40.4	16.8	53.3
2014	720	41.6	17.2	58.6
2015	693	41.0	16.9	56
2016	739	42.0	17.5	56.3
2017	767	47.2	16.2	55.9
2018	790	46.5	16.9	54.4
2019	773	45.9	16.8	54.5
2020	743	45.6	16.2	56.8
2021	643	46.1	13.9	99.5
2022	637	44.1	14.4	99.5
2023	687	45.1	15.2	99.6
2024	658	44.8	14.6	62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	578	27.7	20.8	n/a
1991	594	28.9	20.5	n/a
1992	625	29.9	20.9	20.8
1993	643	30.6	21.0	21.9
1994	617	29.9	20.6	20.6
1995	612	31.0	19.7	19
1996	612	31.0	19.7	19
1997	644	32.9	19.6	22
1998	624	33.9	18.4	24.4
1999	602	32.9	18.3	36.9
2000	592	33.9	17.5	37.7
2001	579	32.9	17.6	37.8
2002	506	29.3	17.3	39.5
2003	506	29.3	17.3	39.5
2004	499	29.3	17.0	56.9
2005	513	30.9	16.6	60
2006	355	30.0	11.8	60.3
2007	395	29.3	13.5	56.5
2008	381	28.1	13.6	56.7
2009	375	26.2	14.3	62.7
2010	398	24.0	16.5	60.8
2011	689	40.5	17.0	51.8
2012	695	40.9	16.9	55.1
2013	683	40.4	16.8	53.3
2014	720	41.6	17.2	58.6
2015	693	41.0	16.9	56
2016	739	42.0	17.5	56.3
2017	767	47.2	16.2	55.9
2018	790	46.5	16.9	54.4
2019	773	45.9	16.8	54.5
2020	743	45.6	16.2	56.8
2021	643	46.1	13.9	99.5
2022	637	44.1	14.4	99.5
2023	687	45.1	15.2	99.6
2024	658	44.8	14.6	62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,801
2018	$7,391
2019	$7,824
2020	$9,277
2021	$9,581
2022	$9,911

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 377 Elementary schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	58.5	64.4	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Long Beach School District)	58.5	64.4	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	53.4	71.4	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach School District)	53.4	71.4	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	48.7	63.1	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Long Beach School District)	48.7	63.1	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	45.7	69.1	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach School District)	45.7	69.1	23.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	64	77.1	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Long Beach School District)	64	77.1	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	54.2	60.8	6.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Long Beach School District)	54.2	60.8	6.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School)	68.4	77.4	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Long Beach School District)	68.4	77.4	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	773	687	11.1%
African American	141	110	22%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	23	91.7%
Hispanic	19	12	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	529	440	16.8%
Two or More Races	72	102	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	99.6%	45.1%

Schools Near Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (2024)					MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School	Public	4-6	19200 Pineville Rd	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 863-0478	658	45	14.6	62.0%	429 (65.2%)	102 (15.5%)	11 (1.7%)	26 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (13.5%)								(n/a)	61.8	62.6	54.1			64.7	73.6	73.4			82.7		$9,911
Long Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	446	27	16.5	58.5%	282 (63.2%)	76 (17.0%)	12 (2.7%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.1%)	92.9	10^th of 264 public middle schools	96.2%		94.7	5^th of 243 public middle schools	97.9%	5				63.3	67.6				75.9	77.7		82.8	$10,209
Gulfport Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	593	48	12.4	99.5%	68 (11.5%)	463 (78.1%)	28 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.1%)	41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%		40.1	137^th of 243 public middle schools	43.6%	20			35.4	40.9	31.8			37.9	42.8	53.3		52.7	$12,458
West Harrison Middle School	Public	7-8	21411 Landon Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-8808	604	41	14.6	71.5%	351 (58.1%)	176 (29.1%)	29 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.1%)	79.2	48^th of 264 public middle schools	81.8%		80.1	40^th of 243 public middle schools	83.5%	8				57.4	55.2				69.8	54.5		71.5	$9,509
Pass Christian Middle	Public	6-8	280 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5220	391	35	11.1	64.5%	225 (57.5%)	111 (28.4%)	12 (3.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.2%)	81.2	40^th of 264 public middle schools	84.8%		79.7	44^th of 243 public middle schools	81.9%	4			46.3	51.3	58.6			57.3	62.3	78.6		79.4	$14,168
Bayou View Middle School	Public	6-8	212 43rd Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4633	815	51	16.0	99.6%	366 (44.9%)	298 (36.6%)	108 (13.3%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.8%)	83.4	34^th of 264 public middle schools	87.1%		81.7	37^th of 243 public middle schools	84.8%	3			57.5	54.6	54.8			60.3	71.6	72.2		71.1	$10,778
Orange Grove Elementary	Public	4-6	11391 Old Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2322	329	22	15.2	74.2%	122 (37.1%)	144 (43.8%)	14 (4.3%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (12.2%)								(n/a)	63.0	59.5	53.2			44.1	62.3	59.7			83.0		$11,161
Bay Waveland Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Pine St.	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 463-0315	374	31	12.0	100.0%	221 (59.1%)	97 (25.9%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (12.3%)	83.5	33^rd of 264 public middle schools	87.5%		73.7	60^th of 243 public middle schools	75.3%	27			55.1	45.9	55.3			64.4	73.4	71.2		77.3	$15,145
Biloxi Junior High	Public	7-8	1921 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-1421	880	61	14.3	60.2%	351 (39.9%)	295 (33.5%)	126 (14.3%)	33 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (8.1%)	86.8	27^th of 264 public middle schools	89.8%		88.4	22^nd of 243 public middle schools	90.9%	5				56.4	52.6				77.5	70.7		75.3	$11,826
Biloxi Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	1424 Father Ryan Avenue	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 432-3700	778	63	12.3	65.6%	301 (38.7%)	246 (31.6%)	128 (16.5%)	32 (4.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.4%)								(n/a)		50.8	53.1				53.5	74.9			79.5		$12,905

Frequently Asked Questions about Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School

What district is Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School in?

Long Beach School District

How many students attend Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School.

What high school do graduates of Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School usually go on to attend Long Beach Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School?

Students at Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School are 65% White, 16% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

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