Houston Upper Elementary

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:
136th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
41.1%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Upper Elementary ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.95. (See more...)
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 53rd 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 141st 377 62.6%
2024 65.95 136th 390 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Houston Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 172 146 3 26 0 0 11 0 358
2023 162 139 2 27 0 0 8 0 338

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

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

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.


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Houston Upper Elementary.

Students at Houston Upper Elementary are 48% White, 41% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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