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Kemper County Upper Elementary School

364 John C Stennis Avenue
De Kalb, MS 39328
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Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades 4-8, Kemper County 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kemper County Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kemper County Upper Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
185 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kemper County Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemper County Upper Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#744 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kemper County Upper Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
95%
47%
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White
2%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kemper County Upper Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kemper County Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemper County Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kemper County Upper Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 805 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kemper County Upper Elementary School?
185 students attend Kemper County Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kemper County Upper Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemper County Upper Elementary School?
Kemper County Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kemper County Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kemper County Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Kemper County Upper Elementary School part of?
Kemper County Upper Elementary School is part of Kemper Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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