Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

Summary:

Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Moss Point Separate School District in Moss Point, Mississippi, with a student population of 339 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42.4% in 3rd grade ELA (vs. 57.7% state), 46.3% in 4th grade ELA (vs. 57.1% state), and 46.7% in 5th grade Science (vs. 71.2% state). As a result, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District, such as Eastlawn Elementary, Gautier Elementary, and Beach Elementary, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary performs significantly worse, with higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings at these neighboring schools. The school has also experienced a gradual decline in enrollment and a changing racial composition, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American students.

Detail:

Public 3-5

4208 Jamestown Road
Moss Point, MS 39563

(228) 474-3300

District: Moss Point Separate School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,060

Students who attend Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Magnolia Middle School
High:	Moss Point High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.3%

White:

12.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.08. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (71.3%), White (12.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary is $17,060.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Moss Point Separate School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moss Point Separate School District 86^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	50.22	211^th	394	46.4%
2009	50.81	199^th	392	49.2%
2010	41.53	257^th	403	36.2%
2011	22.92	360^th	418	13.9%
2012	22.14	359^th	414	13.3%
2013	24.45	338^th	408	17.2%
2014	24.11	333^rd	394	15.5%
2016	17.11	352^nd	394	10.7%
2017	21.81	328^th	406	19.2%
2018	18.24	349^th	404	13.6%
2019	15.06	355^th	397	10.6%
2021	21.71	286^th	381	24.9%
2022	18.79	318^th	382	16.8%
2023	12.84	348^th	377	7.7%
2024	27.08	295^th	390	24.4%

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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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	714	152	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	868
1991	716	158	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	874
1992	719	149	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	870
1993	738	159	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	899
1994	678	141	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	820
1995	675	157	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	842
1996	675	157	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	842
1997	664	170	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	840
1998	639	176	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	820
1999	660	173	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	838
2000	610	185	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	802
2001	554	188	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	758
2002	465	145	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	619
2003	465	145	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	619
2004	447	162	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	623
2005	418	175	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	613
2006	342	132	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	488
2007	373	146	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	533
2008	372	166	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	551
2009	365	163	3	12	0	0	0	543
2010	327	168	3	13	0	0	3	514
2011	97	315	4	11	0	0	0	427
2012	90	276	4	8	0	0	4	382
2013	88	274	1	6	0	0	2	371
2014	110	323	1	17	0	0	14	465
2015	106	339	1	20	0	0	10	476
2016	109	331	1	27	0	0	10	478
2017	93	319	1	13	1	0	6	433
2018	85	336	1	17	0	1	5	445
2019	92	315	0	17	1	0	8	433
2020	88	272	0	19	0	0	8	387
2021	59	228	0	30	1	0	10	328
2022	58	259	0	31	1	0	8	357
2023	46	249	3	28	0	0	13	339
2024	43	239	4	22	1	0	26	335

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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	868	46.2	18.7	n/a
1991	874	48.1	18.1	n/a
1992	870	48.1	18.0	50.5
1993	899	49.1	18.3	53.9
1994	820	47.5	17.3	51
1995	842	48.0	17.5	55.9
1996	842	48.0	17.5	55.9
1997	840	45.1	18.6	58.2
1998	820	44.1	18.6	59
1999	838	42.6	19.7	64.8
2000	802	42.8	18.7	69.3
2001	758	38.9	19.5	75.3
2002	619	37.3	16.6	81.7
2003	619	37.3	16.6	81.7
2004	623	36.2	17.2	71.9
2005	613	34.0	18.0	75
2006	488	32.8	14.9	93.9
2007	533	31.7	16.8	72.4
2008	551	34.0	16.2	71.7
2009	543	35.3	15.4	74.2
2010	514	34.6	14.8	74.7
2011	427	35.9	11.8	89
2012	382	26.3	14.4	91.4
2013	371	26.0	14.2	94.3
2014	465	30.8	15.0	92.3
2015	476	28.0	17.0	90.3
2016	478	23.0	20.7	100
2017	433	26.5	16.3	100
2018	445	27.7	16.0	100
2019	433	28.6	15.1	100
2020	387	23.0	16.8	100
2021	328	20.3	16.1	100
2022	357	25.9	13.7	100
2023	339	24.4	13.8	100
2024	335	26.4	12.6	100

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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	868	46.2	18.7	n/a
1991	874	48.1	18.1	n/a
1992	870	48.1	18.0	50.5
1993	899	49.1	18.3	53.9
1994	820	47.5	17.3	51
1995	842	48.0	17.5	55.9
1996	842	48.0	17.5	55.9
1997	840	45.1	18.6	58.2
1998	820	44.1	18.6	59
1999	838	42.6	19.7	64.8
2000	802	42.8	18.7	69.3
2001	758	38.9	19.5	75.3
2002	619	37.3	16.6	81.7
2003	619	37.3	16.6	81.7
2004	623	36.2	17.2	71.9
2005	613	34.0	18.0	75
2006	488	32.8	14.9	93.9
2007	533	31.7	16.8	72.4
2008	551	34.0	16.2	71.7
2009	543	35.3	15.4	74.2
2010	514	34.6	14.8	74.7
2011	427	35.9	11.8	89
2012	382	26.3	14.4	91.4
2013	371	26.0	14.2	94.3
2014	465	30.8	15.0	92.3
2015	476	28.0	17.0	90.3
2016	478	23.0	20.7	100
2017	433	26.5	16.3	100
2018	445	27.7	16.0	100
2019	433	28.6	15.1	100
2020	387	23.0	16.8	100
2021	328	20.3	16.1	100
2022	357	25.9	13.7	100
2023	339	24.4	13.8	100
2024	335	26.4	12.6	100

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 Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,914
2018	$11,440
2019	$12,999
2020	$14,810
2021	$16,015
2022	$17,060

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 355^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 348^th of 377 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	24	31	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	24	31	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	13.2	35.7	22.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	13.2	35.7	22.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	24.4	30.1	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	24.4	30.1	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	13.4	24.5	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	13.4	24.5	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	28	26.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moss Point Separate School District)	28	26.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	15.1	15.2	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moss Point Separate School District)	15.1	15.2	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary)	41.8	34.2	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Moss Point Separate School District)	41.8	34.2	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	433	339	21.7%
African American	315	249	21%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	17	28	64.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	46	50%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

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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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	335	26	12.6	100.0%	43 (12.8%)	239 (71.3%)	22 (6.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6	36.7	27.2	38.7	46.7	$17,060
Moss Point Kreole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6312 Martin Luther King Blvd	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-3719	408	36	11.2	100.0%	71 (17.4%)	290 (71.1%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.6%)								(n/a)								$16,999
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	88	11	8.0	100.0%	54 (61.4%)	22 (25.0%)	8 (9.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	80.7	59^th of 390 public elementary schools	84.9%		71.4	98^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.0%	39	77.7	81.3		61.1	62.6			$17,789
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3511 Arlington Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6552	360	29	12.5	100.0%	40 (11.1%)	202 (56.1%)	98 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	38.4	250^th of 390 public elementary schools	35.9%		38.8	238^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.9%	12	47.7	62.3		26.2	42.0			$14,678
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3203 Lanier Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6554	165	15	11.0	100.0%	19 (11.5%)	99 (60.0%)	27 (16.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.7%)	50	204^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.7%		65.6	119^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.4%	85	51.7	61.5		34.4	61.5			$15,595
Martin Bluff	Public	PK, KG-4	1306 Roy's Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8850	408	33	12.2	100.0%	164 (40.2%)	144 (35.3%)	50 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.8%)	74	90^th of 390 public elementary schools	76.9%		63.2	133^rd of 377 public elementary schools	64.7%	43	63.5	76.7		51.4	74.0			$14,371
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Dupont Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6559	218	21	10.6	100.0%	53 (24.3%)	113 (51.8%)	36 (16.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	58.7	160^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.0%		49.7	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%	24	60.6	53.6		54.6	58.5			$15,561
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	4102 Scovel Rd	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6547	185	14	12.9	100.0%	56 (30.3%)	73 (39.5%)	39 (21.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	59.6	155^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	110^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.8%	45	61.3	69.1		45.2	50.0			$17,470
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ingalls Ave	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6431	331	27	12.3	100.0%	134 (40.5%)	115 (34.7%)	52 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	58.3	163^rd of 390 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%	36	57.8	65.2		39.7	60.8			$14,778
Gautier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Magnolia Tree	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8824	402	36	11.2	100.0%	114 (28.4%)	190 (47.3%)	60 (14.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	68.8	114^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.8%		67.9	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		57.9	69.4		61.0	62.5			$14,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary

What district is Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary in?

Moss Point Separate School District

How many students attend Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Magnolia Middle School
High : Moss Point High School

Is Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary a good school?

Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary?

Students at Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary are 71% African American, 13% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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