East Central Upper Elementary

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East Central Upper Elementary ranks 80 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Central Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Moss Point, Mississippi, with a student population of 529 that is predominantly White (over 90%). The school is part of the Jackson County School District, which is ranked 6th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Central Upper Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests, with 78.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 74.4% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 15% of elementary schools in Mississippi, placing 80th out of 390 in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite having an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, East Central Upper Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 16.9 students per teacher in recent years.

While East Central Upper Elementary outperforms the state and district, the nearby Vancleave Upper Elementary school also performs very well, with higher proficiency rates in some subjects. Additionally, the racial composition of East Central Upper Elementary is significantly more homogeneous (over 90% White) compared to some of the other nearby schools, such as Lake Elementary School (57% White, 28% African American) and Moss Point Kreole Primary School (18% White, 71% African American). Despite these differences, East Central Upper Elementary has maintained a consistent level of high performance, with its statewide ranking and proficiency rates remaining relatively stable over the past several years.

Detail:

Public 3-5

5404 Hurley-Wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562

(228) 283-3220

District: Jackson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,082

Students who attend East Central Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Central Middle School
High:	East Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Central Upper Elementary ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.34. (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 (91.7%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Central Upper Elementary is 15.4. 4 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Central Upper Elementary employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Central Upper Elementary is $10,082. 3 elementary schools in the Jackson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County School District 6^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Central Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	83.70	44^th	394	88.8%
2009	83.67	47^th	392	88.0%
2010	68.74	114^th	403	71.7%
2011	75.48	81^st	418	80.6%
2012	77.13	82^nd	414	80.2%
2013	82.71	52^nd	408	87.3%
2014	70.59	108^th	394	72.6%
2015	78.98	64^th	402	84.1%
2016	85.25	40^th	394	89.8%
2017	82.95	46^th	406	88.7%
2018	78.06	69^th	404	82.9%
2019	80.87	61^st	397	84.6%
2021	85.92	40^th	381	89.5%
2022	82.25	54^th	382	85.9%
2023	81.63	53^rd	377	85.9%
2024	76.34	80^th	390	79.5%

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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 East Central Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	774	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	803
1991	753	35	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	790
1992	736	37	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	774
1993	791	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	831
1994	847	47	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	894
1995	896	60	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	958
1996	896	60	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	958
1997	938	55	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	995
1998	986	61	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1049
1999	579	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	614
2000	582	35	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	621
2001	605	33	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	643
2002	599	50	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	652
2003	599	50	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	652
2004	572	45	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	622
2005	543	37	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	583
2006	527	26	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	556
2007	550	21	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	576
2008	587	20	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	612
2009	597	16	0	4	2	0	0	619
2010	602	20	0	5	0	0	1	628
2011	606	18	0	6	1	0	1	632
2012	592	22	1	3	1	0	0	619
2013	595	24	2	5	1	1	0	628
2014	601	21	1	8	0	2	0	633
2015	611	19	0	5	2	2	0	639
2016	581	14	0	7	1	1	0	604
2017	577	22	1	7	4	1	2	614
2018	592	19	1	9	4	1	4	630
2019	566	19	0	8	1	1	3	598
2020	538	21	0	6	1	0	3	569
2021	496	18	0	3	0	0	7	524
2022	507	13	0	3	0	0	7	530
2023	493	11	0	3	1	0	21	529
2024	509	15	1	3	1	0	26	555

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 East Central Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	803	42.2	19.0	n/a
1991	790	42.5	18.5	n/a
1992	774	42.6	18.1	25.8
1993	831	42.5	19.6	27.1
1994	894	43.4	20.6	25.2
1995	958	45.7	21.0	25.2
1996	958	45.7	21.0	25.2
1997	995	44.8	22.2	26
1998	1049	45.1	23.3	28.1
1999	614	27.9	22.0	37.8
2000	621	31.6	19.7	39.9
2001	643	30.0	21.4	40.9
2002	652	34.0	19.2	43.3
2003	652	34.0	19.2	43.3
2004	622	34.0	18.3	48.1
2005	583	36.5	16.0	49.6
2006	556	32.0	17.4	45.9
2007	576	35.9	16.0	45.7
2008	612	36.8	16.6	46.2
2009	619	37.7	16.4	48.5
2010	628	36.6	17.1	52.1
2011	632	39.0	16.1	51.7
2012	619	36.2	17.0	54.6
2013	628	36.1	17.3	53.2
2014	633	35.4	17.8	51.7
2015	639	35.0	18.2	50.4
2016	604	35.0	17.2	52
2017	614	35.5	17.2	52.9
2018	630	36.2	17.3	52.9
2019	598	35.8	16.6	54.2
2020	569	35.3	16.0	55.2
2021	524	33.4	15.6	99.4
2022	530	31.3	16.9	99.4
2023	529	35.7	14.8	99.4
2024	555	35.8	15.4	55.3

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 East Central Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	803	42.2	19.0	n/a
1991	790	42.5	18.5	n/a
1992	774	42.6	18.1	25.8
1993	831	42.5	19.6	27.1
1994	894	43.4	20.6	25.2
1995	958	45.7	21.0	25.2
1996	958	45.7	21.0	25.2
1997	995	44.8	22.2	26
1998	1049	45.1	23.3	28.1
1999	614	27.9	22.0	37.8
2000	621	31.6	19.7	39.9
2001	643	30.0	21.4	40.9
2002	652	34.0	19.2	43.3
2003	652	34.0	19.2	43.3
2004	622	34.0	18.3	48.1
2005	583	36.5	16.0	49.6
2006	556	32.0	17.4	45.9
2007	576	35.9	16.0	45.7
2008	612	36.8	16.6	46.2
2009	619	37.7	16.4	48.5
2010	628	36.6	17.1	52.1
2011	632	39.0	16.1	51.7
2012	619	36.2	17.0	54.6
2013	628	36.1	17.3	53.2
2014	633	35.4	17.8	51.7
2015	639	35.0	18.2	50.4
2016	604	35.0	17.2	52
2017	614	35.5	17.2	52.9
2018	630	36.2	17.3	52.9
2019	598	35.8	16.6	54.2
2020	569	35.3	16.0	55.2
2021	524	33.4	15.6	99.4
2022	530	31.3	16.9	99.4
2023	529	35.7	14.8	99.4
2024	555	35.8	15.4	55.3

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 East Central Upper Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,362
2018	$7,886
2019	$8,552
2020	$10,291
2021	$9,842
2022	$10,082

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Central Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 377 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Central Upper Elementary)	56.2	69.7	13.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	65	66.4	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Central Upper Elementary)	72.4	75.4	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	68.8	64.7	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Central Upper Elementary)	67.6	63.2	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	58.4	55.8	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Central Upper Elementary)	59.6	69.8	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	52.6	61.9	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Central Upper Elementary)	55.3	55.5	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County School District)	56.5	57.9	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Central Upper Elementary)	53.8	64	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County School District)	52.1	54.3	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (East Central Upper Elementary)	67.6	78	10.4%
5th Grade Science (Jackson County School District)	67.4	77.6	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	529	11.5%
African American	19	11	42.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	566	493	12.9%
Two or More Races	3	21	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	99.4%	45.3%

Schools Near East Central 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
East Central Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	5404 Hurley-Wade Rd.	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3220	555	36	15.4	55.3%	509 (91.7%)	15 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	76.3	80^th of 390 public elementary schools	79.5%		81.6	53^rd of 377 public elementary schools	85.9%	27	78.9	66.3	54.9		71.5	64.6	63.7		75.3	$10,082
East Central Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	5621 Hwy 614	Moss Point	39562	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3300	601	39	15.3	55.2%	539 (89.7%)	20 (3.3%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.7%)								(n/a)										$10,382
Agricola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6165 Hwy 613 S	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 947-8447	555	36	15.4	100.0%	511 (92.1%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	62.5	146^th of 390 public elementary schools	62.6%		51.3	177^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.1%	31	73.2	62.5	46.8	67.3	53.5	50.0	32.5	69.0	75.4	$8,661
Vancleave Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	13901 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3838	345	22	15.4	57.1%	313 (90.7%)	8 (2.3%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	84	48^th of 390 public elementary schools	87.7%		77.3	68^th of 377 public elementary schools	82.0%	20		81.3	61.0			68.2	67.1		86.3	$11,273
Vancleave Lower Elementary	Public	K-3	12602 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3900	657	47	13.8	55.9%	558 (84.9%)	16 (2.4%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.6%)								(n/a)	78.5				66.5					$9,834
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	335	26	12.6	100.0%	43 (12.8%)	239 (71.3%)	22 (6.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6		36.7	27.2	38.7		46.7	$17,060
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14159 Hwy 26 West	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 947-2429	687	37	18.5	100.0%	608 (88.5%)	26 (3.8%)	20 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	75.5	85^th of 390 public elementary schools	78.2%		65.2	124^th of 377 public elementary schools	67.1%	39	68.5	58.0	51.2	52.4	84.9	61.0	61.6	66.3	83.9	$7,907
Martin Bluff	Public	PK, KG-4	1306 Roy's Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8850	408	33	12.2	100.0%	164 (40.2%)	144 (35.3%)	50 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.8%)	74	90^th of 390 public elementary schools	76.9%		63.2	133^rd of 377 public elementary schools	64.7%	43	63.5	76.7			51.4	74.0				$14,371
Moss Point Kreole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6312 Martin Luther King Blvd	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-3719	408	36	11.2	100.0%	71 (17.4%)	290 (71.1%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.6%)								(n/a)										$16,999
Lc Hatcher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	689 Church St	Lucedale	39452	George County	George County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 947-3110	257	18	14.5	100.0%	180 (70.0%)	59 (23.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$13,161

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central Upper Elementary

Is East Central Upper Elementary a good school?

East Central Upper Elementary ranks 80^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Central Upper Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 students attended East Central Upper Elementary.

What schools do graduates of East Central Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Central Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Central Middle School
High : East Central High School

What district is East Central Upper Elementary in?

Jackson County School District

What is the racial makeup of East Central Upper Elementary?

Students at East Central Upper Elementary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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