Arlington Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Arlington Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a student population of 337 that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Arlington Heights Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than nearby schools like Beach Elementary School. The school's academic struggles have led to a decline in its statewide ranking and rating, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star school in recent years. Additionally, Arlington Heights serves a 100% economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

When comparing Arlington Heights to other schools in the area, the racial composition differences are notable, with nearby schools like Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary having a much higher percentage of African American students, while Beach Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students. These disparities in student demographics may be an area worth further investigation to understand their potential impact on academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3511 Arlington Street
       Pascagoula, MS  39581


(228) 938-6552

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,160 Help


Students who attend Arlington Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trent Lott Academy
    William M Colmer Middle School
High:    Pascagoula High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.3%
Hispanic:
26.1%
White:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.3%), Hispanic (26.1%), White (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elementary School is 11, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Arlington Heights Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Heights Elementary School is $12,160. 7 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Arlington Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 47.49 223rd 394 43.4%
2009 47.05 217th 392 44.6%
2010 41.75 254th 403 37.0%
2011 62.43 160th 418 61.7%
2012 30.97 310th 414 25.1%
2013 15.87 374th 408 8.3%
2014 11.57 375th 394 4.8%
2015 44.46 215th 402 46.5%
2016 31.49 264th 394 33.0%
2017 66.51 123rd 406 69.7%
2018 72.57 102nd 404 74.8%
2019 60.06 155th 397 61.0%
2021 53.96 176th 381 53.8%
2022 44.26 213th 382 44.2%
2023 38.82 238th 377 36.9%
2024 38.44 250th 390 35.9%
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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 Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 285 154 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 365 178 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 355 192 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 351 187 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 349 187 11 3 5 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 305 229 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 305 229 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 277 213 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 249 221 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 243 209 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 209 241 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 175 282 6 43 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 122 306 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 122 306 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 110 308 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 105 292 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 94 263 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2007 72 242 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 55 282 7 68 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2009 64 265 5 83 0 0 0 0 417
2010 70 244 3 75 0 0 0 0 392
2011 59 214 4 73 0 0 1 0 351
2012 58 165 2 76 0 0 0 0 301
2013 52 190 1 58 0 0 20 0 321
2014 71 226 0 88 0 0 12 0 397
2015 54 212 1 86 0 0 1 0 354
2016 52 225 4 97 1 0 2 0 381
2017 50 217 2 92 0 0 3 0 364
2018 48 189 3 101 0 0 4 0 345
2019 45 160 1 97 0 0 9 0 312
2020 30 171 1 76 0 0 11 0 289
2021 29 173 2 74 0 0 17 0 295
2022 38 195 2 95 0 1 19 0 350
2023 36 193 1 88 0 0 19 0 337

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 Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 445 21.9 20.3 n/a
1991 552 23.9 23.0 n/a
1992 558 25.9 21.5 36.9
1993 550 25.9 21.2 36.4
1994 555 26.9 20.6 38.7
1995 546 26.9 20.3 41
1996 546 26.9 20.3 41
1997 501 27.3 18.4 42.5
1998 475 25.5 18.6 45.1
1999 463 25.0 18.5 52.9
2000 493 27.0 18.3 54.8
2001 506 26.4 19.2 55.1
2002 447 26.0 17.2 61.5
2003 447 26.0 17.2 61.5
2004 443 26.7 16.6 78.1
2005 412 24.6 16.7 81.1
2006 376 27.6 13.6 99.2
2007 356 25.4 14.0 93.8
2008 412 27.6 14.9 86.9
2009 417 27.4 15.2 87.8
2010 392 26.5 14.7 86.5
2011 351 25.4 13.7 86.6
2012 301 21.8 13.7 90
2013 321 21.3 15.0 88.8
2014 397 27.8 14.2 91.2
2015 354 28.0 12.6 91.2
2016 381 27.0 14.1 92.7
2017 364 26.3 13.8 99.2
2018 345 26.0 13.2 100
2019 312 21.3 14.6 100
2020 289 21.2 13.5 100
2021 295 21.3 13.8 100
2022 350 27.2 12.8 100
2023 337 30.6 11.0 100

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 Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 445 21.9 20.3 n/a
1991 552 23.9 23.0 n/a
1992 558 25.9 21.5 36.9
1993 550 25.9 21.2 36.4
1994 555 26.9 20.6 38.7
1995 546 26.9 20.3 41
1996 546 26.9 20.3 41
1997 501 27.3 18.4 42.5
1998 475 25.5 18.6 45.1
1999 463 25.0 18.5 52.9
2000 493 27.0 18.3 54.8
2001 506 26.4 19.2 55.1
2002 447 26.0 17.2 61.5
2003 447 26.0 17.2 61.5
2004 443 26.7 16.6 78.1
2005 412 24.6 16.7 81.1
2006 376 27.6 13.6 99.2
2007 356 25.4 14.0 93.8
2008 412 27.6 14.9 86.9
2009 417 27.4 15.2 87.8
2010 392 26.5 14.7 86.5
2011 351 25.4 13.7 86.6
2012 301 21.8 13.7 90
2013 321 21.3 15.0 88.8
2014 397 27.8 14.2 91.2
2015 354 28.0 12.6 91.2
2016 381 27.0 14.1 92.7
2017 364 26.3 13.8 99.2
2018 345 26.0 13.2 100
2019 312 21.3 14.6 100
2020 289 21.2 13.5 100
2021 295 21.3 13.8 100
2022 350 27.2 12.8 100
2023 337 30.6 11.0 100

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 Arlington Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,189 (9.8%) $10,971 (90.2%) $12,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 377 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Heights Elementary School)41.946.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.660.4
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Heights Elementary School)53.238.9
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.258
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Heights Elementary School)53.444.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)55.555.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Heights Elementary School)55.249.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)52.353.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312337
 8%
African American160193
 20.6%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic9788
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4536
 20%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Arlington Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trent Lott Academy
Middle : William M Colmer Middle School
High : Pascagoula High School

Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks 250th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Arlington Heights Elementary School.

Students at Arlington Heights Elementary School are 57% African American, 26% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.


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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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