Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

1147 North Clark Street
Magnolia, MS 39652
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 275 students in grades 4-6, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 9%
  • : 15%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
275 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
(20-21)
9%
37%
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(20-21)
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
87%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
275 students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School offer ?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School part of?
Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is part of South Pike School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 9%
  • : 15%
  • : 30-34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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