Serving 236 students in grades 4-6, Eva Gordon 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 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: 15%
- Science Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
85%
45%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
8%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
236 students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School offer ?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School part of?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is part of South Pike School District.
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