Westminster Academy
5003 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39507-0395 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (228)868-1312
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Westminster Academy’s mission is to develop the whole child so that he/she can assume a meaningful role in the community. Such development is fostered by the school’s expectations that the children display good manners, a caring attitude for others, service to others and an appropriate amount of self-discipline, all of which reflect the Judeo-Christian ethic. Our aim is to provide quality academic programs; to manage the academic programs so that a child can achieve on a level which is equal to his/her ability; to offer fine arts experiences within the curriculum for all students; to provide experiences in group processes which show respect to God and our country; and to offer experiences in creative expression, creative writing, and higher order thinking skills which will lay the foundation for leadership training. ...read more  

School Overview:
Westminster Academy
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 7
Year Founded 1968
County Harrison County, MS
Student Body
Total Students 179 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MS ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 30 students
Kind - 28 students
Grade 1 - 34 students
Grade 2 - 23 students
Grade 3 - 23 students
Grade 4 - 18 students
Grade 5 - 9 students
Grade 6 - 11 students
Grade 7 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 21%
Average Class Size 14
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniform Policy)
This School ( MS ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:13
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Lee Ann Newman
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 4

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School Notes:
  • Westminster Academy’s mission is to develop the whole child so that he/she can assume a meaningful role in the community. Such development is fostered by the school’s expectations that the children display good manners, a caring attitude for others, service to others and an appropriate amount of self-discipline, all of which reflect the Judeo-Christian ethic. Our aim is to provide quality academic programs; to manage the academic programs so that a child can achieve on a level which is equal to his/her ability; to offer fine arts experiences within the curriculum for all students; to provide experiences in group processes which show respect to God and our country; and to offer experiences in creative expression, creative writing, and higher order thinking skills which will lay the foundation for leadership training.
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 39507 )
School Zip ( 39507 ) ( MS ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,289 people 2,834,131 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 36% 18%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.2 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $35,586 $32,672
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 54% / 46% 66% / 34%
 
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1. St James School - 254 students - view location
2. Covenant Christian School - 60 students - view location
3. St. John Interparochial Element - 180 students - view location
4. Our Lady Of Fatima School - 150 students - view location
5. Sacred Heart Elementary School - 143 students - view location
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