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#729 of 863 schools in MS

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

Middle School · South Pike School Dist · Magnolia, MS

A South Pike School Dist middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1147 North Clark Street, Magnolia, MS 39652

  • Math 31% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.6% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$12,390
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated874/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$34,142

Median home value

$83,900

Median rent

$685/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

South Pike School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is listed in SOUTH PIKE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Magnolia, MS, part of South Pike School Dist, serving approximately 275 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

What grades does Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School serve?

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School rank in MS?

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks #729 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 39652)
8,522
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39652; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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