Central Elementary School
Pascagoula, MS · Elementary School · Grades -1-4
Performance Overview
About This School
Central Elementary School is a elementary school located in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The school serves 225 students in grades -1-4.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Central Elementary School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Central Elementary School has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Central Elementary School has 225 students enrolled in grades -1-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
Yes, Central Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +18, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Central Elementary School is part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.