Serving 252 students in grades 4-5, Kosciusko 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 is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Kosciusko Upper Elementary in Kosciusko, MS, encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 153.3 square miles. Typically, it takes around 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
24%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Jr High School, Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
252 students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School part of?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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