Serving 307 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 was 9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
87%
47%
White
11%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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 is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is ranked #677 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
307 students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
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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