Very Good
#256 of 863 schools in MS
Top 30% in state
Pearl Upper School
Elementary School · Pearl Public School District · Pearl, MS
An elementary school in Pearl, MS serving grades 4th – 5th.
400 Treasure Cove, Pearl, MS 39208
- Math 58% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl Upper School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl Upper School 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,878
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Drive Sda Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Casey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pearl Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl Upper School is listed in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Upper School
Pearl Upper School is a public elementary school in Pearl, MS, part of Pearl Public School District, serving approximately 590 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Upper School
What grades does Pearl Upper School serve?
Pearl Upper School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Pearl Upper School?
Pearl Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Upper School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Upper School rank in MS?
Pearl Upper School ranks #256 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearl Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pearl Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Upper School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl Upper School a charter school?
No, Pearl Upper School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Upper School a Title I school?
No, Pearl Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Upper School?
69.0% of students at Pearl Upper School 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
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (601) 932-7981
- Area population (ZIP 39208)
- 34,604
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 39208; 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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