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Gaston Point Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 278 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 18 ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
No new ratings

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Posted April 12, 2013

I think Gaston Point is a great school because we go above and beyond to meet individual students' needs.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

I think Gaston Point is a great school, because the teachers differentiate instructions to meet individual students' needs on a daily basis. We believe every child can succeed.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

The teachers at this school are very devoted to the students. We have wonderful support from the community and have a very successful mentor program for the students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

Gaston Point is a wonderful school and a wonderful place for kids to grow and learn.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

The school has a great staff that is always striving to do what is best for their students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

A hard working school. Teachers work hard to make sure that the students are learning.


Posted April 12, 2013

We are always concerned that the needs of each student are addressed. We care that each child reaches their potential.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 12, 2013

This school is a caring school. We give each student an opportunity to excell. Each skill is taught at a level for mastery. We teach by the rule what is best for each child first to meet their needs. Gaston Point Teacher
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Posted April 12, 2013

My school is awesome! We pride ourselves on building relationships and helping our students to reach their maximum potential.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

Gaston Point has a great staff that is concerned with each student's education and to make them be the best they can be.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

I love working a different job and I love the kids. They make me laugh every day.


Posted April 11, 2013

I love working at the school, I love my supervisor and my fellow employees. It is great working with the kids.


Posted April 11, 2013

Gaston Point is a small school full of potential. The school has made tremendous strides over the past few years. The faculty at GPE is very caring about the students and their futures.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

Gulfport School District and Gaston Point Elementary truly believes that every child should learn using their learning style as the primary mechanism for instruction which exemplifies Excellence For All and our district philosophy.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

I have worked in this school for over 10 years and love the family feeling of staff and students and community. The teachers are caring and knowledgeable and supportive of each other and most importantly their students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 11, 2013

Some of the students at GPE work so hard to achieve their goals. I have enjoyed working with my students this year. I have seen great growth in all of them. Keep up the good work :)
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 10, 2013

GPE is a wonderful school that has devoted, professional teachers that encourage each student to perform to their greatest ability.


Posted April 10, 2013

The teachers are very caring and concerned for the academic progress of the students and work with them in many different ways to make sure that they get the help that they need to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2012

This school is one of the worse schools my children has been to. They do not ad hear to the rules, and just out right sorry. After a certain situation arose of when my daughter was forces to pull out her pants without parent involvement or notification, I transferred my children out of that school immediately. My daughter came home so upset and was crying. I could not believe that they had done such a horrible thing to such a young child. Never again. Not just that, but the some of the teachers just seemed uneducated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2011

The new principal is a breath of fresh air. She is really there for the students and makes sure the teachers are there for them as well. I'm looking forward to next school year!


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

42 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 68% 50%
White 23% 46%
Hispanic 6% 2%
Asian 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1526 Mill Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Phone: (228) 865-4656

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