Serving 163 students in grades 5-6, Bruce 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 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
34%
45%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Bruce Upper Elementary School?
163 students attend Bruce Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bruce Upper Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce Upper Elementary School?
Bruce Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce Upper Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Bruce Upper Elementary School part of?
Bruce Upper Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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