Bruce Upper Elementary School
Bruce Upper Elementary School serves 250 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bruce Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bruce Upper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bruce Upper Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 250 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bruce Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bruce Upper Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #393 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 34% | 48% |
| White | 60% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bruce Upper Elementary School is Bruce High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bruce Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bruce Bruce High School Grades: 7-12 | 383 students
0.0 miles
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350 0.0 7-12 383 - Bruce Bruce Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 331 students
0.2 miles
136 South Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3373 0.2 PK-3 331 - Calhoun City Calhoun City Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 362 students
9.4 miles
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111 9.4 PK-4 362 - Calhoun City Calhoun City High School Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
9.5 miles
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112 9.5 9-12 240 - Calhoun City Calhoun County Career & Technical Center Vocational School
9.5 miles
302 North Madison
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1143 9.5 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 i love this school - Posted by Student/Alumni - terry hall |
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