Serving 327 students in grades 3-5, Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quitman Upper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Quitman school district, encompassing approximately 512.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quitman Upper Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quitman Upper Elementary School is 0.52, which is less 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
#481 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
40%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Quitman Upper Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Quitman Upper Elementary School?
327 students attend Quitman Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Quitman Upper Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Quitman Upper Elementary School offer ?
Quitman Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quitman Upper Elementary School part of?
Quitman Upper Elementary School is part of Quitman School District.
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