Serving 1,271 students in grades 4-6, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 1,271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School?
1,271 students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 1,271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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