Poplarville Upper Elementary School serves 428 students in grades 3-5.
Poplarville Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplarville Upper Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poplarville Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Poplarville Upper Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
9%
47%
White
84%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplarville Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Poplarville Upper Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Poplarville Upper Elementary School?
428 students attend Poplarville Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Poplarville Upper Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplarville Upper Elementary School?
Poplarville Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplarville Upper Elementary School offer ?
Poplarville Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Poplarville Upper Elementary School part of?
Poplarville Upper Elementary School is part of Poplarville Separate School Dist School District.
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