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Kemper County Upper Elementary

Summary:

Kemper County Upper Elementary is a public middle school located in De Kalb, Mississippi, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 185. The school is part of the Kemper County School District and has a predominantly African American student body, with over 95% of students identifying as such.

Kemper County Upper Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 4th and 5th grades were around 30-40%, compared to the state averages of 51-57%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98-100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 11 students per teacher in the past three school years, suggesting a potentially more personalized learning environment.

When compared to West Lauderdale Middle School, a higher-performing school in the neighboring Lauderdale County School District, Kemper County Upper Elementary lags significantly in academic achievement across all subjects and grade levels. This highlights the disparities in educational outcomes between the two districts, which may be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 364 John C Stennis Avenue
       De Kalb, MS  39328

(601) 743-2432

District: Kemper County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,123 Help


Students who attend Kemper County Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:    Kemper County High School

Feeder schools for Kemper County Upper Elementary:

Elementary:    Kemper County Lower Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%
White:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kemper County Upper Elementary ranks worse than 80% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.1%), two or more races (2.7%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kemper County Upper Elementary is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Kemper County Upper Elementary employs 16.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kemper County Upper Elementary is $18,123.
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Rank History for Kemper County Upper Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.74 312th 381 18.1%
2022 10.50 359th 382 6.0%
2023 19.27 326th 377 13.5%
2024 23.87 312th 390 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kemper County Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 5 202 0 0 0 0 1 0 208
2022 3 178 0 0 0 0 3 0 184
2023 4 176 0 0 0 0 5 0 185

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 Kemper County Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 208 19.8 10.5 100
2022 184 19.7 9.3 98.4
2023 185 16.6 11.0 100

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 Kemper County Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 208 19.8 10.5 100
2022 184 19.7 9.3 98.4
2023 185 16.6 11.0 100

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 Kemper County Upper Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2020 $15,321
2021 $18,783
2022 $18,123

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kemper County Upper Elementary

Students who attend Kemper County Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Kemper County High School

Students at Kemper County Upper Elementary are 95% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Kemper County Upper Elementary.


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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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