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West Wortham Elementary And Middle School vs. Lizana Elementary School

Should you attend West Wortham Elementary And Middle School or Lizana Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School
20199 West Wortham Road
Saucier, MS 39574
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lizana Elementary School
15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

West Wortham Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Lizana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 878 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Wortham Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lizana Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-6
Total Students
878 students
384 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lizana Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lizana Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lizana Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#69 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
#7 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lizana Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in MS)
86%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lizana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lizana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 1% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lizana Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lizana Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
61
Grade 1 Students
100
52
Grade 2 Students
83
64
Grade 3 Students
101
59
Grade 4 Students
98
47
Grade 5 Students
94
44
Grade 6 Students
86
57
Grade 7 Students
126
-
Grade 8 Students
113
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lizana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lizana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lizana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lizana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lizana Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.31
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lizana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lizana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Wortham Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lizana Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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