Serving 480 students in grades 3-6, Richland 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 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Richland Upper Elementary serves the western part of Richland, MS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 27.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richland Upper Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richland Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland Upper Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#260 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Richland Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Richland Upper Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Richland Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Richland Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Richland Upper Elementary School?
480 students attend Richland Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richland Upper Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Upper Elementary School?
Richland Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Upper Elementary School offer ?
Richland Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland Upper Elementary School part of?
Richland Upper Elementary School is part of Rankin County School District.
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