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#233 of 863 schools in MS

Top 27% in state

Quitman Upper Elementary School

Elementary School · Quitman School Dist · Quitman, MS

A Quitman School Dist elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 East Franklin Street, Quitman, MS 39355

  • Math 54% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,032
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Quitman Upper Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Quitman Upper Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,438/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quitman), 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

$48,591

Median home value

$124,700

Median rent

$870/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Quitman School Dist

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Quitman Upper Elementary School is listed in QUITMAN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quitman Upper Elementary School

Quitman Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Quitman, MS, part of Quitman School Dist, serving approximately 325 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quitman Upper Elementary School

What grades does Quitman Upper Elementary School serve?

Quitman Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Quitman Upper Elementary School?

Quitman Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Upper Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Upper Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quitman Upper Elementary School rank in MS?

Quitman Upper Elementary School ranks #233 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Quitman Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Quitman Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Quitman Upper Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quitman Upper Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Quitman Upper Elementary School a charter school?

No, Quitman Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Quitman Upper Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Quitman Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quitman Upper Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Quitman Upper Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clarke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 39355)
6,056
Area median age
53.9
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 39355; 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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