Serving 634 students in grades 4-5, Grenada Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
54%
47%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Grenada Upper Elementary School?
634 students attend Grenada Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grenada Upper Elementary School students are Black, 44% 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 Grenada Upper Elementary School?
Grenada Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grenada Upper Elementary School offer ?
Grenada Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Grenada Upper Elementary School part of?
Grenada Upper Elementary School is part of Grenada School District.
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