Arlington Heights Elementary School

Q: Is Arlington Heights Elementary School a good school?

Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks 250 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Arlington Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a student population of 337 that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Arlington Heights Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than nearby schools like Beach Elementary School. The school's academic struggles have led to a decline in its statewide ranking and rating, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star school in recent years. Additionally, Arlington Heights serves a 100% economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

When comparing Arlington Heights to other schools in the area, the racial composition differences are notable, with nearby schools like Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary having a much higher percentage of African American students, while Beach Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students. These disparities in student demographics may be an area worth further investigation to understand their potential impact on academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581

(228) 938-6552

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,678

Students who attend Arlington Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Trent Lott Academy
	William M Colmer Middle School
High:	Pascagoula High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.1%

Hispanic:

27.2%

White:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56.1%), Hispanic (27.2%), White (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Heights Elementary School is 12.5. 7 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Arlington Heights Elementary School employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Heights Elementary School is $14,678. 6 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arlington Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	47.49	223^rd	394	43.4%
2009	47.05	217^th	392	44.6%
2010	41.75	254^th	403	37.0%
2011	62.43	160^th	418	61.7%
2012	30.97	310^th	414	25.1%
2013	15.87	374^th	408	8.3%
2014	11.57	375^th	394	4.8%
2015	44.46	215^th	402	46.5%
2016	31.49	264^th	394	33.0%
2017	66.51	123^rd	406	69.7%
2018	72.57	102^nd	404	74.8%
2019	60.06	155^th	397	61.0%
2021	53.96	176^th	381	53.8%
2022	44.26	213^th	382	44.2%
2023	38.82	238^th	377	36.9%
2024	38.44	250^th	390	35.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	285	154	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	445
1991	365	178	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	552
1992	355	192	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	558
1993	351	187	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	550
1994	349	187	11	3	5	n/a	n/a	555
1995	305	229	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	546
1996	305	229	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	546
1997	277	213	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	501
1998	249	221	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	475
1999	243	209	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	463
2000	209	241	4	39	0	n/a	n/a	493
2001	175	282	6	43	0	n/a	n/a	506
2002	122	306	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	447
2003	122	306	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	447
2004	110	308	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	443
2005	105	292	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	412
2006	94	263	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	376
2007	72	242	3	38	1	n/a	n/a	356
2008	55	282	7	68	0	n/a	n/a	412
2009	64	265	5	83	0	0	0	417
2010	70	244	3	75	0	0	0	392
2011	59	214	4	73	0	0	1	351
2012	58	165	2	76	0	0	0	301
2013	52	190	1	58	0	0	20	321
2014	71	226	0	88	0	0	12	397
2015	54	212	1	86	0	0	1	354
2016	52	225	4	97	1	0	2	381
2017	50	217	2	92	0	0	3	364
2018	48	189	3	101	0	0	4	345
2019	45	160	1	97	0	0	9	312
2020	30	171	1	76	0	0	11	289
2021	29	173	2	74	0	0	17	295
2022	38	195	2	95	0	1	19	350
2023	36	193	1	88	0	0	19	337
2024	40	202	0	98	0	0	20	360

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	445	21.9	20.3	n/a
1991	552	23.9	23.0	n/a
1992	558	25.9	21.5	36.9
1993	550	25.9	21.2	36.4
1994	555	26.9	20.6	38.7
1995	546	26.9	20.3	41
1996	546	26.9	20.3	41
1997	501	27.3	18.4	42.5
1998	475	25.5	18.6	45.1
1999	463	25.0	18.5	52.9
2000	493	27.0	18.3	54.8
2001	506	26.4	19.2	55.1
2002	447	26.0	17.2	61.5
2003	447	26.0	17.2	61.5
2004	443	26.7	16.6	78.1
2005	412	24.6	16.7	81.1
2006	376	27.6	13.6	99.2
2007	356	25.4	14.0	93.8
2008	412	27.6	14.9	86.9
2009	417	27.4	15.2	87.8
2010	392	26.5	14.7	86.5
2011	351	25.4	13.7	86.6
2012	301	21.8	13.7	90
2013	321	21.3	15.0	88.8
2014	397	27.8	14.2	91.2
2015	354	28.0	12.6	91.2
2016	381	27.0	14.1	92.7
2017	364	26.3	13.8	99.2
2018	345	26.0	13.2	100
2019	312	21.3	14.6	100
2020	289	21.2	13.5	100
2021	295	21.3	13.8	100
2022	350	27.2	12.8	100
2023	337	30.6	11.0	100
2024	360	28.7	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	445	21.9	20.3	n/a
1991	552	23.9	23.0	n/a
1992	558	25.9	21.5	36.9
1993	550	25.9	21.2	36.4
1994	555	26.9	20.6	38.7
1995	546	26.9	20.3	41
1996	546	26.9	20.3	41
1997	501	27.3	18.4	42.5
1998	475	25.5	18.6	45.1
1999	463	25.0	18.5	52.9
2000	493	27.0	18.3	54.8
2001	506	26.4	19.2	55.1
2002	447	26.0	17.2	61.5
2003	447	26.0	17.2	61.5
2004	443	26.7	16.6	78.1
2005	412	24.6	16.7	81.1
2006	376	27.6	13.6	99.2
2007	356	25.4	14.0	93.8
2008	412	27.6	14.9	86.9
2009	417	27.4	15.2	87.8
2010	392	26.5	14.7	86.5
2011	351	25.4	13.7	86.6
2012	301	21.8	13.7	90
2013	321	21.3	15.0	88.8
2014	397	27.8	14.2	91.2
2015	354	28.0	12.6	91.2
2016	381	27.0	14.1	92.7
2017	364	26.3	13.8	99.2
2018	345	26.0	13.2	100
2019	312	21.3	14.6	100
2020	289	21.2	13.5	100
2021	295	21.3	13.8	100
2022	350	27.2	12.8	100
2023	337	30.6	11.0	100
2024	360	28.7	12.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Heights Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,716
2018	$12,160
2019	$13,274
2020	$13,208
2021	$13,486
2022	$14,678

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 238^th of 377 Elementary schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Heights Elementary School)	41.9	46.5	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.6	60.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Heights Elementary School)	53.2	38.9	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.2	58	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Heights Elementary School)	53.4	44.1	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	55.5	55.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Heights Elementary School)	55.2	49.1	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52.3	53.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	337	8%
African American	160	193	20.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	97	88	9.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	36	20%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Arlington Heights Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3511 Arlington Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6552	360	29	12.5	100.0%	40 (11.1%)	202 (56.1%)	98 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	38.4	250^th of 390 public elementary schools	35.9%		38.8	238^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.9%	12	47.7	62.3		26.2	42.0			$14,678
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	4102 Scovel Rd	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6547	185	14	12.9	100.0%	56 (30.3%)	73 (39.5%)	39 (21.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	59.6	155^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	110^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.8%	45	61.3	69.1		45.2	50.0			$17,470
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3203 Lanier Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6554	165	15	11.0	100.0%	19 (11.5%)	99 (60.0%)	27 (16.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.7%)	50	204^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.7%		65.6	119^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.4%	85	51.7	61.5		34.4	61.5			$15,595
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ingalls Ave	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6431	331	27	12.3	100.0%	134 (40.5%)	115 (34.7%)	52 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	58.3	163^rd of 390 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%	36	57.8	65.2		39.7	60.8			$14,778
Moss Point Kreole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6312 Martin Luther King Blvd	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-3719	408	36	11.2	100.0%	71 (17.4%)	290 (71.1%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.6%)								(n/a)								$16,999
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Dupont Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6559	218	21	10.6	100.0%	53 (24.3%)	113 (51.8%)	36 (16.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	58.7	160^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.0%		49.7	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%	24	60.6	53.6		54.6	58.5			$15,561
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	88	11	8.0	100.0%	54 (61.4%)	22 (25.0%)	8 (9.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	80.7	59^th of 390 public elementary schools	84.9%		71.4	98^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.0%	39	77.7	81.3		61.1	62.6			$17,789
Beach Elementary School	Public	K-4	633 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6428	105	8	13.5	100.0%	83 (79.0%)	16 (15.2%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	97.6	1^st of 390 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.9	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	90.0	95.0		90.0	95.0			$14,344
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	335	26	12.6	100.0%	43 (12.8%)	239 (71.3%)	22 (6.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6	36.7	27.2	38.7	46.7	$17,060
Gautier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Magnolia Tree	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8824	402	36	11.2	100.0%	114 (28.4%)	190 (47.3%)	60 (14.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	68.8	114^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.8%		67.9	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		57.9	69.4		61.0	62.5			$14,673

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights Elementary School

Is Arlington Heights Elementary School a good school?

Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks 250^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arlington Heights Elementary School?

Students at Arlington Heights Elementary School are 56% African American, 27% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Arlington Heights Elementary School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

What schools do graduates of Arlington Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Arlington Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Trent Lott Academy
Middle : William M Colmer Middle School
High : Pascagoula High School

How many students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 360 students attended Arlington Heights Elementary School.

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