Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Ocean Springs School District, with a student population of 1,332 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly White (73.35%), with smaller percentages of African American (13.21%), Hispanic (5.71%), and Asian (2.63%) students.

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 77.9% compared to the state average of 57.1%, and the 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 75.1% compared to the state average of 53.7%. Despite having an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, the school has maintained a relatively stable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic success.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Trent Lott Academy, Bayou View Middle School, and Gautier Middle School, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic performance, particularly in ELA and Math proficiency rates. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies or resources that contribute to its academic success, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 2320 Government Street
       Ocean Springs, MS  39564


(228) 875-4367

District: Ocean Springs School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,920 Help


Students who attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ocean Springs High School

Feeder schools for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School:

Elementary:    Magnolia Park Elementary
    Oak Park Elementary School
    Pecan Park Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,332

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
African American:
13.2%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), African American (13.2%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School employs 88.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is $6,920.
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Rank History for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 83.11 55th 402 86.3%
2017 87.09 35th 406 91.4%
2018 84.96 42nd 404 89.6%
2019 85.92 46th 397 88.4%
2021 91.48 21st 381 94.5%
2022 89.15 26th 382 93.2%
2023 89.82 22nd 377 94.2%
2024 90.47 21st 390 94.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 1060 173 40 55 2 3 9 0 1342
2014 1077 169 41 50 3 2 9 0 1351
2015 1028 160 37 66 3 0 9 0 1303
2016 982 176 42 65 9 3 13 0 1290
2017 1035 188 46 61 9 2 18 0 1359
2018 1067 177 50 73 9 4 24 0 1404
2019 1066 182 42 84 10 5 35 0 1424
2020 1032 183 60 82 6 2 33 0 1398
2021 965 173 54 78 3 2 40 0 1315
2022 986 176 53 76 2 3 59 0 1355
2023 977 176 35 76 3 4 61 0 1332

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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 1342 73.5 18.2 44.6
2014 1351 75.3 17.9 42.9
2015 1303 79.0 16.4 43.6
2016 1290 78.0 16.5 48.9
2017 1359 80.2 16.9 47.1
2018 1404 83.9 16.7 45.3
2019 1424 88.9 16.0 45.8
2020 1398 88.8 15.7 46.4
2021 1315 89.6 14.6 99.8
2022 1355 84.6 15.9 99.8
2023 1332 88.9 14.9 99.8

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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 1342 73.5 18.2 44.6
2014 1351 75.3 17.9 42.9
2015 1303 79.0 16.4 43.6
2016 1290 78.0 16.5 48.9
2017 1359 80.2 16.9 47.1
2018 1404 83.9 16.7 45.3
2019 1424 88.9 16.0 45.8
2020 1398 88.8 15.7 46.4
2021 1315 89.6 14.6 99.8
2022 1355 84.6 15.9 99.8
2023 1332 88.9 14.9 99.8

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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $226 (3.3%) $6,694 (96.7%) $6,920

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 377 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)62.662.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)62.662.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)66.366.3
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)66.366.3
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)60.374.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)60.374.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)55.871.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)55.871.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)76.190.6
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ocean Springs School District)76.190.6
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)49.565.7
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocean Springs School District)49.565.7
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School)68.478.4
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ocean Springs School District)68.478.4
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14241332
 6.5%
African American182176
 3.3%
American Indian103
 70%
Asian4235
 16.7%
Hispanic8476
 9.5%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White1066977
 8.3%
Two or More Races3561
 74.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%99.8%
 54%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,332 students attended Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School.

Students at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School are 73% White, 13% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend Ocean Springs High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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