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#645 of 863 schools in MS
Kosciusko Upper Elem
Elementary School · Kosciusko School District · Kosciusko, MS
An elementary school in Kosciusko, MS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
229 West Washington St., Kosciusko, MS 39090
- Math 56% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kosciusko Upper Elem score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kosciusko Upper Elem 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kosciusko), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,346
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kosciusko School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kosciusko Upper Elem is listed in KOSCIUSKO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kosciusko Upper Elem
Kosciusko Upper Elem is a public elementary school in Kosciusko, MS, part of Kosciusko School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kosciusko Upper Elem
What grades does Kosciusko Upper Elem serve?
Kosciusko Upper Elem serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Kosciusko Upper Elem?
Kosciusko Upper Elem has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Upper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Kosciusko Upper Elem is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kosciusko Upper Elem rank in MS?
Kosciusko Upper Elem ranks #645 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kosciusko Upper Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Kosciusko Upper Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Kosciusko Upper Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kosciusko Upper Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kosciusko Upper Elem a charter school?
No, Kosciusko Upper Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kosciusko Upper Elem a Title I school?
No, Kosciusko Upper Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kosciusko Upper Elem?
83.6% of students at Kosciusko Upper Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Attala County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (662) 289-2264
- Area population (ZIP 39090)
- 11,811
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 39090; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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