Serving 363 students in grades 3-5, Houston 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
38%
45%
White
51%
40%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted7.2%
22.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston School District
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary School?
363 students attend Houston Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Houston Upper Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Upper Elementary School?
Houston Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Upper Elementary School offer ?
Houston Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Upper Elementary School part of?
Houston Upper Elementary School is part of Houston School District.
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