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Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Ocean Springs School District, with an enrollment of 1,271 students. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outpacing state and district averages on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary consistently outperforms the state on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, with 68.2% proficiency in 4th grade ELA, 75.1% in 5th grade ELA, and 63.4% in 6th grade ELA, compared to state averages of 52.1%, 55.9%, and 46.7% respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in free/reduced lunch recipients, from 99.77% in 2022-2023 to 43.98% in 2023-2024, which is notably lower than many nearby schools that have 100% free/reduced lunch rates. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.9 over the past few years, lower than the ratios of several nearby middle schools like Bayou View Middle School and Biloxi Junior High.

These key metrics, along with the school's consistent academic performance, suggest that Ocean Springs Upper Elementary may have effective teaching practices, strong administrative leadership, and a supportive community that contribute to its success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Trent Lott Academy and Gautier Middle School, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution that is outpacing state and district averages in student achievement.

1,284

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,378

Per pupil spending ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2320 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

(228) 875-4367

District: Ocean Springs School District

Students who attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ocean Springs High School

Feeder schools for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary:

Elementary:	Magnolia Park Elementary
	Oak Park Elementary
	Pecan Park Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

12.3%

Hispanic:

9.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (73% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Mississippi avg54%

28^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	28 of 383	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	21 of 390	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.8	22 of 377	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.1	26 of 382	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	21 of 381	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.9	46 of 397	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	85.0	42 of 404	89.6%	★★★★☆
2017	87.1	35 of 406	91.4%	★★★★★
2015	83.1	55 of 402	86.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science88%+21 vs state

Mathematics74%+21 vs state

English Language Arts69%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)					MAAP Mathematics (2025)					MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	2320 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-4367	1,284	89	14.4	38.2%	887 (69.1%)	158 (12.3%)	127 (9.9%)	37 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (5.6%)								(n/a)	68.2	75.1	63.4			69.5	75.6	75.8			87.7		$9,378
St. Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	10800 Yellowjacket Blvd	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3500	946	65	14.4	61.9%	534 (56.4%)	185 (19.6%)	98 (10.4%)	67 (7.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (5.8%)	74.1	64^th of 266 public middle schools	75.9%		79.8	45^th of 264 public middle schools	83.0%	19			51.5	52.0	55.0			45.4	68.6	52.9		73.1	$10,174
Ocean Springs Middle School	Public	7-8	3600 Hanshaw Rd	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-6210	899	64	14.0	39.4%	618 (68.7%)	137 (15.2%)	71 (7.9%)	31 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.2%)	94.3	3^rd of 266 public middle schools	98.9%		93.3	8^th of 264 public middle schools	97.0%	5				62.4	66.2				83.4	72.5		78.5	$9,796
D'Iberville Middle School	Public	4-8	3320 Warrior Drive	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-1746	503	36	13.7	99.2%	190 (37.8%)	134 (26.6%)	92 (18.3%)	46 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)	78.2	51^st of 266 public middle schools	80.8%		73.1	58^th of 264 public middle schools	78.0%	7	66.7	73.0	56.8	45.8	61.6	67.0	74.5	62.4	68.8	56.1	77.8	61.6	$12,296
Biloxi Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	1424 Father Ryan Avenue	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 432-3700	844	45	18.8	64.8%	309 (36.6%)	265 (31.4%)	179 (21.2%)	22 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (7.8%)								(n/a)		61.4	53.3				51.1	57.4			76.9		$13,274
Biloxi Junior High School	Public	7-8	1921 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-1421	863	52	16.5	63.4%	330 (38.2%)	278 (32.2%)	154 (17.8%)	37 (4.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.0%)	87	19^th of 266 public middle schools	92.9%		86.8	27^th of 264 public middle schools	89.8%	8				50.2	56.4				74.6	70.3		70.3	$11,596
Singing River	Public	5-6	4601 Vancleave Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8835	416	38	10.9	70.7%	155 (37.3%)	138 (33.2%)	86 (20.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)								(n/a)		63.3	49.4				53.4	48.7			69.5		$15,184
Gautier Middle	Public	7-8	1920 Graveline Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8806	416	41	10.0	71.9%	140 (33.7%)	155 (37.3%)	97 (23.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	58.5	113^th of 266 public middle schools	57.5%		66.2	83^rd of 264 public middle schools	68.6%	30				39.1	45.6				52.0	49.0		51.5	$16,068
Vancleave Middle School	Public	6-8	4725 Bull Dog Ln	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3800	562	42	13.5	55.3%	500 (89.0%)	11 (2.0%)	26 (4.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	82.4	35^th of 266 public middle schools	86.8%		90.9	15^th of 264 public middle schools	94.3%	20			49.5	55.7	63.2			51.1	71.2	77.0		82.6	$10,686
Bayou View Middle	Public	6-8	212 43rd Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4633	827	58	14.1	99.8%	386 (46.7%)	279 (33.7%)	110 (13.3%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.4%)	81.6	39^th of 266 public middle schools	85.3%		83.4	34^th of 264 public middle schools	87.1%	5			67.3	54.2	57.8			57.0	66.4	65.4		63.2	$11,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,284 students attended Ocean Springs Upper Elementary.

What district is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary in?

Ocean Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?

Students at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary are 69% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Ocean Springs High School

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