Summary:
The city of Saucier, Mississippi is home to two elementary schools: West Wortham Elementary And Middle and Saucier Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Harrison County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 130 districts in the state.
West Wortham Elementary And Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 11 elementary schools in Mississippi over the past three years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages, with 91.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics compared to 66.6% for the district and 53.3% for the state. Additionally, West Wortham has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1.
While Saucier Elementary School also performs well, with a 4-star rating and ranking between 28th and 56th out of all Mississippi elementary schools, it does not quite reach the same level of academic excellence as West Wortham. Saucier Elementary's test scores are generally above the district and state averages, but not as consistently high as its counterpart. Both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 63.55% and 64.78% respectively.
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