A
Very Good
86/100

North Pontotoc Upper Elementary

📚 05 – 06 🏫 School
📍 1620 Old Highway 15, Ecru, MS 38841
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 44% · Math 62% proficient · 74th percentile in Mississippi
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
307
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%74/100reading 65th percentile, math 83rd percentile among Mississippi middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (+5 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%62%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts58th percentile (list)
Black30%50%reading +5 pts, math +16 pts83rd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%75%reading +1 pts, math +26 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income32%52%reading +2 pts, math +14 pts72nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1620 Old Highway 15
City Ecru
ZIP Code 38841
District 2803660
NCES School ID 280366001384
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38841

Understanding the community around North Pontotoc Upper Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,241
Per Capita Income $21,194
Poverty Rate 18.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%
High School or Higher 75.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $107,600
Median Rent $764
Owner-Occupied 77.2%
Renter-Occupied 22.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Pontotoc Upper Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 69.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.7%
Black 13.4%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 307
Teachers (FTE) 19.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Pontotoc Upper Elementary?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary has 307 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does North Pontotoc Upper Elementary serve?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary serves grades 05 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Pontotoc Upper Elementary receive per student?
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary receives $10,260 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Pontotoc Upper Elementary in 38841 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,988
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+18.7%
% Renters
22.8%

Other Schools in 38841

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026