Excellent
#87 of 863 schools in MS
Top 10% in state
Kemper County Upper Elementary
Middle School · Kemper Co School Dist · De Kalb, MS
A Kemper Co School Dist middle school serving grades 4th – 8th.
364 JOHN C STENNIS AVENUE, De Kalb, MS 39328
- Math 32% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kemper County Upper Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kemper County 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average542/100K
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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
$30,887
Median home value
$78,900
Median rent
$412/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemper County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Kemper AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 173 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kemper Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kemper County Upper Elementary is listed in KEMPER CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kemper County Upper Elementary
Kemper County Upper Elementary is a public middle school in De Kalb, MS, part of Kemper Co School Dist, serving approximately 131 students in grades 4th-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kemper County Upper Elementary
What grades does Kemper County Upper Elementary serve?
Kemper County Upper Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Kemper County Upper Elementary?
Kemper County Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemper County Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemper County Upper Elementary is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kemper County Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Kemper County Upper Elementary ranks #87 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kemper County Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kemper County Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Kemper County Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kemper County Upper Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Kemper County Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Kemper County Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kemper County Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kemper County Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kemper County Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Kemper County 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kemper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (601) 743-2432
- Area population (ZIP 39328)
- 4,836
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 39328; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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