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Escatawpa School

Public | K-6 | 427 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

My son is in the thrid grade and is doing really well. He loves his teachers current and in the past.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2009

I have a son in this school and so far it has been wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

I have two children that go to escatawpa and i have nothing negative to say,it's a wonderful school.They always have activities going on for the kids and my children love being there.Great teachers also!! (Ms.Payton,Ms.Boyd,Ms.Breland)
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Posted April 19, 2009

Escatawpa is by far the best elementary school in the district. They have some excellent teachers. To name a few Ms. Payton, Ms. Botts, Ms. Weaver, and Ms. Rains. I have two children in this school and I have very little complaints.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2006

Escatawpa has a wonderful and supportive staff. They are dedicated to student success. The principal and assistant principal are just wonderful.
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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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

75 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
33%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
48%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
45%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
61%
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
White 67% 46%
Black 30% 50%
Hispanic 2% 2%
Asian 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 74%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4924 Church St
Moss Point, MS 39563
Phone: (228) 474-3300

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