St Martin Upper Elementary School
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone: (228) 283-3555
District: Jackson Co School Dist
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 4,5 • 600 students
St Martin Upper Elementary School, a public school located in Ocean Springs, MS, serves grades 4-5 in the Jackson Co School Dist.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
St Martin Upper Elementary School is a public school located in Ocean Springs, MS. 600 students attend St Martin Upper Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program data from Mississippi Department of Education, and using 2024 Mississippi Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Mississippi Department of Education. |
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This is one of the best schools in my opinion. It has mostly GREAT teachers, good SES (social emotional support). The special education is also really good. The safety is also amazing. They also help engage families. The only thing lacking is the playground. It needs bigger boundaries. Overall amazing school.
Posted: April 16, 2024
I DISLIKE this school so much, some of the teachers are rude. The playground doesnt have that much to it and you cant even wear What you want, you have to wear a uniform all the time. Most of the schools I went to didnt even have uniforms.
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Posted: January 26, 2018
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Posted: January 26, 2018
My son is a 5th grader at SMUE, and he really enjoys going to school. They have fun social gatherings such as dances and pizza parties. The teachers and faculty are professional and friendly. The gifted program, "Wings" allows my son to explore STEM more deeply once a week. Other than Wings, my son doesn't seem as challenged as I would like for him to be. One issue I have with the Jackson County School District is the extreme emphasis on sports, and not enough emphasis on academics. Because of a lack of adequate state funding, the students at SMUE must share text books, which means they cannot take them home. There is very little homework ( I wish there was more). There is no foreign language instruction or band. But overall, my son is happy and enjoys school, and that is important. If I stay in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area, I will try to get into the Ocean Springs School District which is better funded and has a great reputation.
Posted: January 26, 2018
Posted: January 19, 2012
My daughter arrived in the St. Martin School system during her first grade year. We were afraid of the transition because we were moving from a high performing district in Georgia. My daughter had a fantastic experience at St. Martin East and St. Martin North. We were quite nervous about the big move to Upper Elementary, however the transition has been very smooth. I have found the teachers and staff will go out of their way to help any parent and/or student that needs their attention. There are always opportunities for parents to be involved in classroom activities, even in the Gifted Center. Parent involvment is appreciated as well. I feel very thankful that my daughter is involved in a school that emphasizes character building, free thinking, along with getting through the required state testing. This is a fantastic district that I continue to recommend to friends looking for a new home and different school for their child(ren).
Posted: October 24, 2010
My child is in 4th grade at SMUE. After a great experience at SMNE from K through 3rd, we expected the experience to continue. That was evidently too much to expect. I am told that our state testing here in MS is some of the most difficult there is in the country, but this is ridiculous. Volumes and volumes of information are thrown at the kids in an effort to make sure everyone passes the tests. The problem is, it is so much that it becomes all about memorization. There is a big difference in memorizing and actually learning. My child's teachers are wonderful, but they seem overwhelmed by the way they are expected to shove information at the kids without the time to really teach. I have the distinct impression that they don't agree with it at all but they feel their hands are tied.
Posted: April 21, 2010
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