Martin Bluff

Q: Is Martin Bluff a good school?

Martin Bluff ranks 90 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Martin Bluff is an elementary school in Gautier, Mississippi, serving 402 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic achievement, with 76.7% of 4th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.4% for the district and 57.1% for Mississippi.

What sets Martin Bluff apart is its diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup of 41.29% White, 34.58% African American, 13.43% Hispanic, and 10.2% two or more races. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 14.5:1 over the past three years. This consistent high performance has earned Martin Bluff a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, placing it in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools.

While Martin Bluff excels, it's interesting to note the significant differences in academic performance compared to some nearby schools. For example, Beach Elementary School, just 7.37 miles away, consistently achieves much higher test scores, with 90-95% of students proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics. Despite these disparities, Martin Bluff's ability to achieve strong results is particularly impressive given that all schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier district have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1306 Roy's Road
Gautier, MS 39553

(228) 522-8850

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,371

Students who attend Martin Bluff usually attend:

Middle:	Gautier Middle School
	Singing River Academy
High:	Gautier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.3%

African American:

34.6%

Hispanic:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

See top rated Mississippi elementary schools

Compare Martin Bluff to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin Bluff ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.97. (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 Martin Bluff has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Student population at Martin Bluff is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), African American (34.6%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Bluff is 12. 7 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Martin Bluff employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Bluff is $14,371. 8 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Martin Bluff was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Martin Bluff.

What do you think?

Your rating for Martin Bluff?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Martin Bluff

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	69.78	105^th	394	73.4%
2009	73.02	92^nd	392	76.5%
2010	81.95	55^th	403	86.4%
2011	82.88	52^nd	418	87.6%
2012	84.85	48^th	414	88.4%
2013	85.32	42^nd	408	89.7%
2014	53.02	191^st	394	51.5%
2015	47.88	192^nd	402	52.2%
2016	53.01	183^rd	394	53.6%
2017	66.69	121^st	406	70.2%
2018	75.35	85^th	404	79.0%
2019	66.48	128^th	397	67.8%
2021	66.25	125^th	381	67.2%
2022	57.10	162^nd	382	57.6%
2023	63.22	133^rd	377	64.7%
2024	73.97	90^th	390	76.9%

See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

This school is wonderful. The teachers work with their students and provide extra help if needed. They go above and beyond to make learning fun and your children want to go to school! My boys are learning alot and are succeeding! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Martin Bluff

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	241	87	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	340
2002	284	97	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	397
2003	284	97	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	397
2004	284	100	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	398
2005	308	93	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	420
2006	282	103	10	8	4	n/a	n/a	407
2007	284	143	13	12	3	n/a	n/a	455
2008	294	125	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	436
2009	311	136	8	19	0	0	0	474
2010	283	136	7	24	0	0	0	450
2011	277	133	10	35	0	0	2	457
2012	279	138	9	36	1	0	1	464
2013	232	135	9	23	2	0	23	424
2014	229	245	9	43	4	0	22	552
2015	244	282	13	57	4	0	4	604
2016	256	255	8	57	3	0	5	584
2017	201	219	6	63	2	0	3	494
2018	181	174	7	59	3	0	6	430
2019	185	179	11	60	6	1	5	447
2020	176	152	4	54	2	0	23	411
2021	156	144	1	49	1	0	25	376
2022	180	140	1	52	0	0	32	405
2023	166	139	1	54	1	0	41	402

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 Martin Bluff

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	340	17.2	19.8	55.3
2002	397	19.9	19.9	61.7
2003	397	19.9	19.9	61.7
2004	398	20.5	19.4	67.1
2005	420	23.8	17.6	62.1
2006	407	23.5	17.3	65.4
2007	455	30.0	15.2	71.9
2008	436	31.5	13.8	63.1
2009	474	31.4	15.1	66
2010	450	31.3	14.3	65.6
2011	457	29.9	15.2	69.8
2012	464	29.4	15.7	70.9
2013	424	30.0	14.1	70
2014	552	32.4	17.0	79
2015	604	35.0	17.2	80
2016	584	37.0	15.7	82.9
2017	494	36.6	13.4	99.4
2018	430	34.2	12.5	100
2019	447	29.5	15.1	100
2020	411	28.2	14.5	100
2021	376	27.4	13.7	100
2022	405	27.7	14.5	100
2023	402	33.5	12.0	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 Martin Bluff

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	340	17.2	19.8	55.3
2002	397	19.9	19.9	61.7
2003	397	19.9	19.9	61.7
2004	398	20.5	19.4	67.1
2005	420	23.8	17.6	62.1
2006	407	23.5	17.3	65.4
2007	455	30.0	15.2	71.9
2008	436	31.5	13.8	63.1
2009	474	31.4	15.1	66
2010	450	31.3	14.3	65.6
2011	457	29.9	15.2	69.8
2012	464	29.4	15.7	70.9
2013	424	30.0	14.1	70
2014	552	32.4	17.0	79
2015	604	35.0	17.2	80
2016	584	37.0	15.7	82.9
2017	494	36.6	13.4	99.4
2018	430	34.2	12.5	100
2019	447	29.5	15.1	100
2020	411	28.2	14.5	100
2021	376	27.4	13.7	100
2022	405	27.7	14.5	100
2023	402	33.5	12.0	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 Martin Bluff

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,449
2018	$10,772
2019	$11,617
2020	$13,096
2021	$13,188
2022	$14,371

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Bluff

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 377 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Bluff)	50.7	67.1	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.6	60.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Bluff)	50.7	60	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.2	58	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Bluff)	60.8	50	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	55.5	55.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Bluff)	51.1	54.8	3.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52.3	53.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	402	10.1%
African American	179	139	22.3%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	11	1	90.9%
Hispanic	60	54	10%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	185	166	10.3%
Two or More Races	5	41	720%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Martin Bluff

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
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	402	34	12.0	100.0%	166 (41.3%)	139 (34.6%)	54 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.2%)	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
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	387	35	11.0	100.0%	110 (28.4%)	180 (46.5%)	55 (14.2%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	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
College Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2617 Ladnier Rd	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8829	273	27	10.1	100.0%	110 (40.3%)	85 (31.1%)	51 (18.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	50.1	202^nd of 390 public elementary schools	48.2%		66.9	116^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.2%	86	50.0	76.8		35.3	46.4			$15,511
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	339	24	13.8	100.0%	46 (13.6%)	249 (73.5%)	28 (8.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	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
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	93	9	10.3	100.0%	53 (57.0%)	26 (28.0%)	13 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	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
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	225	20	11.0	100.0%	55 (24.4%)	104 (46.2%)	40 (17.8%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	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
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	178	14	12.5	100.0%	21 (11.8%)	100 (56.2%)	39 (21.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.6%)	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
Beach Elementary School	Public	K-4	633 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6428	105	8	13.4	100.0%	81 (77.1%)	18 (17.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	97.6	1^st of 390 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.9	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	90.0	95.0		90.0	95.0			$14,344
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	327	28	11.7	100.0%	127 (38.8%)	125 (38.2%)	49 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.6%)	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
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	394	32	12.3	100.0%	70 (17.8%)	278 (70.6%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.4%)								(n/a)								$16,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Bluff

What district is Martin Bluff in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

What schools do graduates of Martin Bluff attend?

Students who attend Martin Bluff usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gautier Middle School
Middle : Singing River Academy
High : Gautier High School

How many students attend Martin Bluff?

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Martin Bluff.

Is Martin Bluff a good school?

Martin Bluff ranks 90^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Martin Bluff?

Students at Martin Bluff are 41% White, 35% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Rate Martin Bluff!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi Elementary School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Gautier, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Martin Bluff!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.