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#566 of 863 schools in MS
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
Middle School · Pontotoc Co School Dist · Ecru, MS
A Pontotoc Co School Dist middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Old Highway 15, Ecru, MS 38841
- Math 51% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Pontotoc 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average578/100K
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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
$54,684
Median home value
$180,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingomar Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| South Pontotoc Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 388 | 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.
Pontotoc Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is listed in PONTOTOC CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is a public middle school in Ecru, MS, part of Pontotoc Co School Dist, serving approximately 307 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Pontotoc Upper Elementary
What grades does North Pontotoc Upper Elementary serve?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Pontotoc Upper Elementary rank in MS?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary ranks #566 of 863 schools in MS.
What is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Pontotoc Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Pontotoc Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
72.0% of students at North Pontotoc 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pontotoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (662) 489-2295
- Area population (ZIP 38841)
- 4,057
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 38841; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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