Kemper County Upper Elementary

Kemper County Upper Elementary is a middle school located in the rural community of DE KALB, Mississippi. Serving students from fourth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 131 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1 with 15 full-time equivalent teachers. The setting is remote and rural, offering a close-knit community atmosphere for its students.

Academically, Kemper County Upper Elementary ranks in the lower third of Mississippi schools, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and state ranking of #592 out of 865 schools. The school's test scores show that 27% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 19% in Math, indicating areas for growth in academic performance. While the school faces challenges in its current academic standing, it offers a supportive environment with dedicated teachers who strive to help each student reach their full potential.

Kemper County Upper Elementary is situated in a remote rural area where community ties are strong and every child receives personalized attention.

With an enrollment of 131 students, Kemper County Upper Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Kemper County Upper Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, Kemper County Upper Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.