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Brandon Elementary School vs. Pearl Upper School

Should you attend Brandon Elementary School or Pearl Upper School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Brandon Elementary School
125 Overby Street
Brandon, MS 39042
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Pearl Upper School
400 Treasure Cove
Pearl, MS 39208
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Brandon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Pearl Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 725 students in grades 4-5, Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 590 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 higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
4-5
4-5
Total Students
725 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brandon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearl Upper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brandon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearl Upper School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brandon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearl Upper School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rankin County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Upper School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pearl Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#36 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
#236 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brandon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearl Upper School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in MS)
59%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearl Upper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearl Upper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearl Upper School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brandon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pearl Upper School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
367
287
Grade 5 Students
346
303
Ungraded Students
12
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brandon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearl Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pearl Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brandon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearl Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pearl Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brandon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearl Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pearl Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brandon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearl Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pearl Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brandon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearl Upper School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pearl Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brandon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearl Upper School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brandon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearl Upper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brandon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearl Upper School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pearl Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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