Serving 307 students in grades 5-6, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
13%
47%
White
70%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School's ranking?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School?
307 students attend North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School offer ?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School part of?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is part of Pontotoc Co School District.
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