Excellent
#44 of 863 schools in MS
Top 5% in state
Houston Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Chickasaw Co School Dist · Houston, MS
A Chickasaw Co School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
452 Pittsboro Street, Houston, MS 38851
- Math 58% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston Upper Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2022, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 9 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houston Upper Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,508
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlka Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chickasaw Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Upper Elementary is listed in CHICKASAW CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Upper Elementary
Houston Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, MS, part of Chickasaw Co School Dist, serving approximately 381 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Upper Elementary
What grades does Houston Upper Elementary serve?
Houston Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Houston Upper Elementary?
Houston Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Upper Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Houston Upper Elementary ranks #44 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Houston Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Houston Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Upper Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Houston Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Houston Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Houston Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Upper Elementary?
77.2% of students at Houston Upper Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (662) 456-2797
- Area population (ZIP 38851)
- 8,797
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 38851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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