Purvis Upper Elementary School vs. Purvis Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades 3-5, Purvis Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 383 students in grades 6-8, Purvis Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
373 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#287 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
120
-
Grade 4 Students
135
-
Grade 5 Students
117
-
Grade 6 Students
-
122
Grade 7 Students
-
114
Grade 8 Students
-
141
Ungraded Students
1
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
81%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
49%
