The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Science. The lowest is 67% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on East Central Upper Elementary
East Central Upper Elementary sits on Hurley-Wade Road in Moss Point, Mississippi, and serves grades three through five as part of the Jackson County School District. Though its mailing address places it in Moss Point, the school belongs to the county district rather than the separate Moss Point School District that serves much of the city proper. It is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet, and it draws a sizable enrollment for its three grade levels.
The student body is largely white, with a small number of students identifying as two or more races and very few representing other racial or ethnic groups. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, pointing to a working-class enrollment base. The data did not include counts for students with individualized education programs or English learners, so those population shares are unknown here.
On Mississippi's MAAP assessment for the most recent school year, East Central Upper posted strong proficiency results across the board. Math performance was especially solid, with roughly three-quarters of students scoring proficient or above in each grade level, and the rates held remarkably steady from third through fifth. English language arts started lower in third grade but climbed meaningfully by fourth and fifth, suggesting students make reading gains as they move through the building. Fifth-grade science was the standout, with well over three-quarters of tested students reaching proficiency. These are the kind of results that indicate consistent classroom instruction and a curriculum that builds coherently across the upper-elementary years. Participation rates were not reported, and no multi-year trend data was available, so there is no way to compare these results to prior years or to confirm that all enrolled students were tested. A parent may want to ask the school about participation and about how these proficiency levels have moved over time.
Because the school stops at fifth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school course data to report. Civil-rights data on discipline, access, and staffing was not provided, and no program offerings such as gifted, arts, or extracurricular activities were listed in the available information. Title I status was also not reported.
The surrounding community is a working river town at the confluence of the Escatawpa and Pascagoula Rivers. Moss Point blends residential neighborhoods with active industry, including a menhaden processing plant operated by Omega Protein since the 1950s, a century-old short-line freight railroad, and aerospace manufacturing by Northrop Grumman at Trent Lott International Airport. The city is largely car-dependent, with Interstate 10 running through the northern limits and U.S. Route 90 along the southeastern edge. Downtown Main Street retains local storefronts and a Mississippi Blues Trail marker, and community life centers on seasonal events like the River Jamboree and Cruisin' The River City. The Pascagoula River Audubon Center and Sawmill Landing Park offer nearby nature access.
Moss Point's population has been declining over recent decades, and the city has repeatedly rebuilt after major storms, including Hurricane Katrina and a tornado that damaged parts of Main Street. New commercial development along the Interstate 10 frontage, branded as The River City Mile, signals some economic reinvestment. Housing in the school's zip code sits below national values and roughly in line with the state benchmark, making ownership relatively attainable for families with moderate incomes. Rental data was not available for this area.
No district-level parent-relevant changes were found in the available search, and the Jackson County School District's strategic priorities or recent initiatives could not be confirmed from the data provided. A family considering this school would find a community-oriented upper-elementary program with consistent academic results, particularly in math and science, set in an affordable, industrial small town along the Gulf Coast.
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