Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gaston Point Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
86%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Gaston Point Elementary School?
243 students attend Gaston Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gaston Point Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaston Point Elementary School?
Gaston Point Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gaston Point Elementary School offer ?
Gaston Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gaston Point Elementary School part of?
Gaston Point Elementary School is part of Gulfport School District.
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