Serving 608 students in grades 4-5, Pearl Upper School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearl Upper School's attendance zone covers the entire Pearl, MS school district, encompassing approximately 25.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary located 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl Upper School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearl Upper School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Upper School is 0.66, 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
#236 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Upper School's ranking?
Pearl Upper School is ranked #236 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pearl Upper School often compared to?
Pearl Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandon Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pearl Upper School?
608 students attend Pearl Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pearl Upper School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl Upper School?
Pearl Upper School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearl Upper School offer ?
Pearl Upper School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearl Upper School part of?
Pearl Upper School is part of Pearl School District.
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