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Quitman Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Quitman Upper Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-5 in Quitman, Mississippi, with a student population of 309. The school is part of the Quitman School District, which is ranked 89 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quitman Upper Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 39.6% for 5th grade to 57.6% for 3rd grade, while the state averages were 51.7% and 57.7%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 44.1% for 3rd grade to 55% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.3% and 55%. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking between 217 and 290 out of 377-406 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Quitman Upper Elementary School to other nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. The nearby Quitman Lower Elementary School, which serves younger grades, has similar academic performance and demographic characteristics, suggesting systemic challenges within the Quitman School District. In contrast, schools in other nearby districts, such as Clarkdale Elementary (Lauderdale County School District) and Enterprise Elementary (Enterprise School District), significantly outperform Quitman Upper Elementary School in academic measures, despite serving student populations with similar economic disadvantages.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 300 East Franklin Street
       Quitman, MS  39355

(601) 776-6123

District: Quitman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,321 Help


Students who attend Quitman Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Quitman Junior High School
High:    Quitman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.1%
White:
45.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.1%), White (45%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quitman Upper Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman Upper Elementary School is $8,321.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Quitman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman School District 89th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quitman Upper Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 40.80 257th 394 34.8%
2009 36.35 270th 392 31.1%
2010 31.00 299th 403 25.8%
2011 26.44 346th 418 17.2%
2012 43.91 239th 414 42.3%
2013 35.65 282nd 408 30.9%
2014 42.19 242nd 394 38.6%
2015 31.84 275th 402 31.6%
2016 34.22 252nd 394 36.0%
2017 37.10 258th 406 36.5%
2018 29.71 290th 404 28.2%
2019 30.51 285th 397 28.2%
2021 31.92 249th 381 34.6%
2022 43.48 217th 382 43.2%
2023 38.21 244th 377 35.3%
2024 42.45 230th 390 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Quitman Upper Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Quitman Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 362 381 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 310 369 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1992 287 348 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 258 355 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 259 344 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 289 320 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1996 289 320 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1997 279 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1998 276 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 291 304 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2000 265 342 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 279 330 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 270 333 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 270 333 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 245 326 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 223 314 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 220 307 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 204 288 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 199 308 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2009 171 294 0 2 0 0 0 0 467
2010 172 301 0 3 0 0 0 0 476
2011 164 302 1 3 0 0 1 0 471
2012 166 280 2 3 0 0 1 0 452
2013 156 274 1 1 0 0 6 0 438
2014 161 247 0 1 1 0 9 0 419
2015 164 249 0 3 1 0 3 0 420
2016 184 270 0 3 0 0 3 0 460
2017 187 288 0 2 1 0 4 0 482
2018 188 270 0 2 0 0 3 0 463
2019 174 230 0 2 1 0 5 0 412
2020 175 190 0 4 0 0 8 0 377
2021 155 176 0 0 0 0 2 0 333
2022 144 181 0 1 0 0 1 0 327
2023 139 161 0 1 1 0 7 0 309

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 Quitman Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 744 38.2 19.4 n/a
1991 680 38.4 17.7 n/a
1992 637 37.3 17.0 58.7
1993 615 37.0 16.6 63.9
1994 605 35.8 16.9 62.3
1995 610 31.7 19.2 57.7
1996 610 31.7 19.2 57.7
1997 576 30.7 18.8 57.6
1998 593 31.5 18.8 58.3
1999 597 29.9 20.0 67.2
2000 611 33.2 18.4 67.9
2001 612 32.5 18.8 65.8
2002 603 36.5 16.5 69.2
2003 603 36.5 16.5 69.2
2004 573 39.1 14.7 75.7
2005 539 36.5 14.8 76.3
2006 530 34.1 15.5 74.7
2007 497 32.3 15.4 77.5
2008 510 32.3 15.8 76.3
2009 467 34.5 13.5 82
2010 476 30.3 15.7 81.5
2011 471 29.4 15.9 82.2
2012 452 32.4 13.9 84.5
2013 438 29.4 14.8 85.4
2014 419 30.6 13.6 84.2
2015 420 29.0 14.4 83.8
2016 460 27.0 17.0 85.4
2017 482 28.1 17.0 99.4
2018 463 28.5 16.2 100
2019 412 27.9 14.7 100
2020 377 26.1 14.4 100
2021 333 24.8 13.3 100
2022 327 25.3 12.8 100
2023 309 27.0 11.4 99.7

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 Quitman Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 744 38.2 19.4 n/a
1991 680 38.4 17.7 n/a
1992 637 37.3 17.0 58.7
1993 615 37.0 16.6 63.9
1994 605 35.8 16.9 62.3
1995 610 31.7 19.2 57.7
1996 610 31.7 19.2 57.7
1997 576 30.7 18.8 57.6
1998 593 31.5 18.8 58.3
1999 597 29.9 20.0 67.2
2000 611 33.2 18.4 67.9
2001 612 32.5 18.8 65.8
2002 603 36.5 16.5 69.2
2003 603 36.5 16.5 69.2
2004 573 39.1 14.7 75.7
2005 539 36.5 14.8 76.3
2006 530 34.1 15.5 74.7
2007 497 32.3 15.4 77.5
2008 510 32.3 15.8 76.3
2009 467 34.5 13.5 82
2010 476 30.3 15.7 81.5
2011 471 29.4 15.9 82.2
2012 452 32.4 13.9 84.5
2013 438 29.4 14.8 85.4
2014 419 30.6 13.6 84.2
2015 420 29.0 14.4 83.8
2016 460 27.0 17.0 85.4
2017 482 28.1 17.0 99.4
2018 463 28.5 16.2 100
2019 412 27.9 14.7 100
2020 377 26.1 14.4 100
2021 333 24.8 13.3 100
2022 327 25.3 12.8 100
2023 309 27.0 11.4 99.7

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 Quitman Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,007 (12.1%) $7,314 (87.9%) $8,321

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman Upper Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 377 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Upper Elementary School)36.837
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quitman School District)36.837
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quitman Upper Elementary School)38.446
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Quitman School District)38.446
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Upper Elementary School)34.835
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman School District)34.835
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quitman Upper Elementary School)42.444.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Quitman School District)42.444.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman Upper Elementary School)27.140.2
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman School District)27.140.2
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quitman Upper Elementary School)29.250.5
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quitman School District)29.250.5
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Quitman Upper Elementary School)32.459.4
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Quitman School District)32.459.4
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students412309
 25%
African American230161
 30%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White174139
 20.1%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.7%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman Upper Elementary School

Students at Quitman Upper Elementary School are 52% African American, 45% White, 2% Two or more races.

Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks 230th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Quitman Upper Elementary School.

Students who attend Quitman Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Quitman Junior High School
High : Quitman High School


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