Serving 108 students in grades 4-5, Kcsd Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Kcsd Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
92%
45%
White
1%
40%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kcsd Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kcsd Upper Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kcsd Upper Elementary School?
108 students attend Kcsd Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kcsd Upper Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kcsd Upper Elementary School?
Kcsd Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kcsd Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kcsd Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kcsd Upper Elementary School part of?
Kcsd Upper Elementary School is part of Kemper County School District.
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