Very Good
#279 of 863 schools in MS
Top 32% in state
Richland Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Rankin Co School Dist · Richland, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 Wilson Drive, Richland, MS 39218
- Math 62% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richland Upper Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richland 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richland), 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
$63,103
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #19 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland Upper Elementary is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland Upper Elementary
Richland Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Richland, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 469 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland Upper Elementary
What grades does Richland Upper Elementary serve?
Richland Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Richland Upper Elementary?
Richland Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Upper Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Richland Upper Elementary ranks #279 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Richland Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Richland Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland Upper Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richland Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Richland Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richland Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland Upper Elementary?
80.2% of students at Richland 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (601) 939-2288
- Area population (ZIP 39218)
- 6,786
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 39218; 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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