Kosciusko Upper Elementary School vs. Kosciusko Jr High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades 4-5, Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Kosciusko Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-5
6-8
Total Students
252 students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#403 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
144
-
Grade 5 Students
108
-
Grade 6 Students
-
135
Grade 7 Students
-
162
Grade 8 Students
-
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
51%
60%
% White
24%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%