Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anniston Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anniston Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Anniston Avenue Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Anniston Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anniston Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
18%
5%
Black
35%
47%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anniston Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Anniston Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Anniston Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou View Elementary School, Twenty Eighth St Elementary School, Bel Aire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
479 students attend Anniston Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Anniston Avenue Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anniston Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anniston Avenue Elementary School part of?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School is part of Gulfport School District.
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