North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(662) 489-2295
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School serves 271 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
Total Students | 271 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #354 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 1% |
Hispanic | 14% | 4% |
Black | 10% | 48% |
White | 74% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pontotoc County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to North Pontotoc Upper Elementary School is North Pontotoc High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Pontotoc Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ecru North Pontotoc Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 780 students
0.3 miles
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5613 0.3 K-4 780 - Ecru North Pontotoc High School Grades: 7-12 | 533 students
0.3 miles
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612 0.3 7-12 533 - Ecru North Pontotoc Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 338 students
0.3 miles
8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612 0.3 7-8 338 - New Albany Ingomar Attendance Center Grades: PK-12 | 678 students
3.0 miles
1384 Cr 101
New Albany, MS 38652
(662) 534-5463 3.0 PK-12 678 - Pontotoc Pontotoc County Alternative Program Alternative School
7.9 miles
354 Center Ridge Drive
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-4812 7.9 n/a n/a
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