Serving 363 students in grades 3-5, Houston Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
38%
47%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Houston Upper Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary School?
363 students attend Houston Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Houston Upper Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Upper Elementary School?
Houston Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Upper Elementary School offer ?
Houston Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Houston Upper Elementary School part of?
Houston Upper Elementary School is part of Houston School District.
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