Serving 250 students in grades 4-5, Kosciusko 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 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
64%
47%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Senior High School, Kosciusko Junior High School, Kosciusko Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
250 students attend Kosciusko Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Upper Elementary School?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Kosciusko Upper Elementary School part of?
Kosciusko Upper Elementary School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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