Serving 555 students in grades 3-5, East Central Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
East Central Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central Upper Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is East Central Upper Elementary School's ranking?
East Central Upper Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Central Upper Elementary School?
555 students attend East Central Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Central Upper Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Upper Elementary School?
East Central Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Central Upper Elementary School offer ?
East Central Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is East Central Upper Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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