Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(601) 798-2864
Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School serves 772 students in grades 3-5.
Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School's student population of 772 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 772 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pearl River Central 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 Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #312 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
Black | 3% | 48% |
White | 91% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 9% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pearl River County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pearl River Central Upper Elementary School is Pearl River Central High School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pearl River Central Junior High School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pearl River Central Lower Elementary School (7.3 miles away)
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116 Alphabet Ave.
Carriere, MS 39426
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7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986 7.6 9-12 942 - Carriere Pearl River Central Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 810 students10
7.6 miles
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
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