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Pass Road Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
171st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools
Better than 55% of Mississippi elementary schools
Summary

Pass Road Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 384 students in grades PK-5 in Gulfport, Mississippi, which is part of the Gulfport School District. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, placing it in the top half of elementary schools in the state.

One of Pass Road Elementary's key strengths is its strong performance in Science, with the highest percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in MAAP Science compared to the district and state averages. The school also outperforms the state in English Language Arts proficiency for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. However, the school faces challenges in Mathematics proficiency, where its scores lag behind the state average. Additionally, Pass Road Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, which may be an area of concern.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Bayou View Elementary and Anniston Avenue Elementary, both in the Gulfport district, Pass Road Elementary generally performs in the middle of the pack. Despite these comparisons, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic performance.

377
Students ?
13.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,039
Per pupil spending ?
99.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 37 Pass Road
       Gulfport, MS  39507

(228) 865-4659

District: Gulfport School District


Students who attend Pass Road Elementary usually attend:

High:    Gulfport High School
Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.4%
White:
20.7%
Hispanic:
14.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025
Strengths
Above the Mississippi median (55th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school54%
District avg60%
Mississippi avg54%
171st of 383
Mississippi public elementary schools ?
Top 45%▼ down 25 pts since 2015
From top 19% (2015) to top 45% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 6Elementary Schools in the Gulfport School District
39th of 130Gulfport School District among Mississippi districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMississippi percentileRating
202555.7171 of 38355.4%★★★☆☆
202466.8128 of 39067.2%★★★☆☆
202356.6158 of 37758.1%★★★☆☆
202266.2127 of 38266.8%★★★☆☆
202158.3159 of 38158.3%★★★☆☆
201974.988 of 39777.8%★★★★☆
201885.141 of 40489.9%★★★★★
201780.660 of 40685.2%★★★★☆
201673.885 of 39478.4%★★★★☆
201575.278 of 40280.6%★★★★☆
201278.872 of 41482.6%★★★★☆
201182.654 of 41887.1%★★★★☆
201080.262 of 40384.6%★★★★☆
200989.524 of 39293.9%★★★★★
200876.778 of 39480.2%★★★★☆
By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?
Science73%+7 vs state
English Language Arts58%+6 vs state
Mathematics43%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Pass Road Elementary School is awesome! The teachers at this school really CARE about the students who go there and their families. They welcome you with open arms. Everyone there believes that everybody can learn. They offer a whole lot of programs that make sure all the children have every chance possible to be successful in life. The teachers and staff go way above and beyond all the time from getting to school early and staying late to making sure every child knows he or she is smart and loved. They do everything they can to help children learn and grow. The close-knit family atmosphere makes the school feel like home. Pass Road makes sure that everyone who walks through the door knows they are valuable no matter where they live, what they wear, or how much money they have. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Of the staff I have met and had dealings with they are dedicated to the education of the children. Before, during, and after school hours most are there for the children to give them every opportunity to succeed. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote The first time I walked into Pass Road Elementary I was amazed at how clean and welcoming it was. The staff obviously takes pride in their school. The teachers seem to go the extra mile for their students. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Pass Road Elementary is a great school. The teachers arrive early and leave late. They even stay late for parent conferences and to tutor students. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Pass Road Elementary, is a high quality, professional school that truly cares about each student. The leadership and staff are outstanding in their working together as a team.
The ambiance is felt each time one walks into the door. The staff provides not only every means available to help each child achieve their very best. They work together in providing Holiday after school activities along with presenting the students with that they may need in every day life, food, clothing and medical attention. They focus on good relationships with parents. The custodians, cafeteria workers always are so sweet to the children with a sincere caring attitude every day, no exception! Hats off to Pass Road! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Pass Road is a neighborhood school with a big heart!! This is like one great big family! The administrator, teachers, custodians, and cafeteria ladies treat you like you are golden. I love this school. The academics are delivered with heart, and discipline is not a problem. It is just a fun place to be!! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote My fellow co-workers at Pass Road Elementary are great employees. They help one another whenever asked without any hesitation. We all get along great!!! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Pass Road Elemetary in my opinion is one of the best schools in the district. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote PRE is a great school with a faculty and staff who truly care for children. They believe that all children can learn and work diligently to bring students to their full potential. I would recommend PRE to any person looking for a challenging and exciting learning opportunity for their child. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Pass Rd. Elementary has an exceptional staff that are concerned about each student's education. They work really hard to make each student be the best they can be. Their Kindergarten/1st grade class let's children who are advanced in their skills be able to learn and advance their learning at a faster pace. The Pre-K program is a great asset to be added this year. This prepares the Pre-K student to be ready for Kindergarten. Great school! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote As mentors in the BOOST Program at Pass Road Elementary, we have seen firsthand how the administrators, teachers, and volunteers work together to benefit the students and enhance learning skills. We have seen tremendous results come from the BOOST program. Students work hard to improve language arts and reading skills and significant improvement has been noted in reading ability. We believe in the effectiveness of the BOOST program and Pass Road Elementary in particular as a positive influence on its students. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote The staff at Pass Road Elementary is one of the most caring I have ever seen. They are concerned with not only the childs success in academics but also their total well being. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote My child was placed in a class based on his academic level not his age. He is learning so much. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I really do think that Mr. Hudson, our principal, does an awesome job here! Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote This school adheres to all the strict requirements of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote Great school! My child enjoys going to school, particpating in school activities, and learning. He is challenged to go beyond his comfort zone, thus improving his achievement levels. He always comes home talking about the lessons they learned in class that day. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote Great staff and administrators! They are the only elementary with a K/1st grade classroom experience for more advanced kindergarteners:) Its a good school!! Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Open Quote In 2011, the Mississippi Department of Education selected the Gulfport School District as one of three school districts to participate in a pilot program called Excellence for All. As part of this program, selected school districts were given the opportunity to develop innovative programs for their students that would prepare them to compete on a national and global setting in the core subjects as well as improve students' career and college readiness. Due to a major shift from Mississippi Curriculum Standards to Common Core State Standards, the data on this site does not reflect this shift. Please see the Gulfport School District's website to see actual testing information for the Gulfport School District. (You may also sign up to follow us on Twitter.)

A highly functional school district, the District's selection as a pilot program represents the progressive and passionate commitment to be internationally competitive as the community and district work to meet the mission of the Gulfport School District.

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. Close Quote





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Students who attend Pass Road Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Gulfport High School

Pass Road Elementary ranks 171st of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 377 students attended Pass Road Elementary.

Students at Pass Road Elementary are 59% African American, 21% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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

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