Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Utica Elem. / Middle 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utica Elem. / Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Utica Elem. / Middle School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Utica Elem. / Middle 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 Utica Elem. / Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
85%
47%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utica Elem. / Middle School's ranking?
Utica Elem. / Middle School is ranked #432 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Utica Elem. / Middle School?
322 students attend Utica Elem. / Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Utica Elem. / Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utica Elem. / Middle School?
Utica Elem. / Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Utica Elem. / Middle School offer ?
Utica Elem. / Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Utica Elem. / Middle School part of?
Utica Elem. / Middle School is part of Hinds Co School District.
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