Houston Upper Elementary

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Houston Upper Elementary ranks 136 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Houston Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Houston, Mississippi, with a student population of 338. The school is part of the Chickasaw County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houston Upper Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 69.9%, compared to 67.4% for the district and 57.1% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, lower than the nearby Houston Lower Elementary. However, Houston Upper Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Bruce Elementary School, Calhoun City Elementary School, Okolona Elementary School, and West Clay Elementary School, Houston Upper Elementary stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in 4th-grade ELA and 5th-grade Science. The school's racial makeup is also more balanced, with a nearly equal split between White and African American students, which could be a strength in providing students with exposure to different backgrounds and perspectives.

Detail:

Public 3-5

452 Pittsboro Street
Houston, MS 38851

(662) 456-2797

District: Chickasaw County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,393

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

African American:

41.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houston Upper Elementary ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (41.5%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Upper Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Houston Upper Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Upper Elementary is $10,393.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Houston Upper Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chickasaw County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickasaw County School District 53^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houston Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.81	141^st	377	62.6%
2024	65.95	136^th	390	65.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Houston Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	172	146	3	26	11	358
2023	162	139	2	27	8	338
2024	180	158	3	30	10	381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	358	28.5	12.5	99.2
2023	338	28.6	11.8	99.1
2024	381	27.9	13.6	77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	358	28.5	12.5	99.2
2023	338	28.6	11.8	99.1
2024	381	27.9	13.6	77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Upper Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$8,778
2022	$10,393

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Houston Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Houston Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	452 Pittsboro Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-2797	381	28	13.6	77.2%	180 (47.2%)	158 (41.5%)	30 (7.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	66	136^th of 390 public elementary schools	65.1%		61.8	141^st of 377 public elementary schools	62.6%	5	59.3	69.9	52.1		54.3	60.4	58.1		76.9	$10,393
Houston Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	123 Starkville Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-3323	483	43	11.3	78.7%	236 (48.9%)	196 (40.6%)	36 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$9,797
West Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 Joe Stevens Road	Cedarbluff	39741	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-2350	101	12	8.4	100.0%	8 (7.9%)	89 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	51.8	194^th of 390 public elementary schools	50.3%		53.3	169^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.2%	25	69.2	62.6	33.3	40.0	69.2	43.8	50.0	53.3	41.6	$21,255
Okolona Elementary School	Public	K-5	411 West Main Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-5406	225	23	9.9	100.0%	15 (6.7%)	202 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	23.2	314^th of 390 public elementary schools	19.5%		21.2	317^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.9%	3	21.7	28.2	37.1		50.0	31.3	45.7		45.7	$11,260
Calhoun City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	506 East Seamans	Calhoun City	38916	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 628-5111	260	27	9.8	88.1%	100 (38.5%)	123 (47.3%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.2%)	42.8	227^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.8%		46.5	200^th of 377 public elementary schools	46.9%	27	45.9	61.3			45.9	38.6				$11,185
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	136 South Mcsweyn	Bruce	38915	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 983-3373	317	31	10.2	66.6%	200 (63.1%)	90 (28.4%)	14 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	58.1	164^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.9%		55.2	162^nd of 377 public elementary schools	57.0%	2	62.5	57.6			32.8	72.9				$10,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Upper Elementary

How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Houston Upper Elementary.

What district is Houston Upper Elementary in?

Chickasaw County School District

What is the racial makeup of Houston Upper Elementary?

Students at Houston Upper Elementary are 47% White, 41% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Houston Upper Elementary a good school?

Houston Upper Elementary ranks 136^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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