Serving 921 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Gulfport Elementary And Middl 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 is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl's student population of 921 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
921 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Gulfport Elementary And Middl is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
74%
45%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harrison County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Gulfport Elementary And Middl's ranking?
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl is ranked #517 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Gulfport Elementary And Middl?
921 students attend North Gulfport Elementary And Middl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Gulfport Elementary And Middl students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Gulfport Elementary And Middl?
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Gulfport Elementary And Middl offer ?
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Gulfport Elementary And Middl part of?
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl is part of Harrison County School District.
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