Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is a public middle school located in Magnolia, Mississippi, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 277. The school is part of the South Pike School District and has a predominantly African American student body, with 87% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite serving a high-poverty community, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School consistently underperforms the state of Mississippi and nearby schools in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts were 52.2% for 4th grade, 42.6% for 5th grade, and 23.1% for 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 57.1%, 51.7%, and 39.7%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates were also significantly lower than the state, with 4th grade at 37.8% (vs. 55% state), 5th grade at 26.3% (vs. 53.7% state), and 6th grade at 43.6% (vs. 51.8% state). This underperformance is consistent across all subject areas and grade levels, suggesting systemic challenges in providing quality education to the students.

When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School consistently underperforms in academic achievement. For instance, North Pike Upper Elementary School, which is part of the North Pike School District, outperforms Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Similarly, Tylertown Elementary School, which is in a different school district (Walthall County), also outperforms Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School in most subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 1147 North Clark Street
       Magnolia, MS  39652


(601) 783-0432

District: South Pike School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,496 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.5%
White:
10.5%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.5%), White (10.5%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School is $10,496.
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Rank History for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 31.15 286th 394 27.4%
2009 25.30 312th 392 20.4%
2010 19.95 349th 403 13.4%
2011 18.12 385th 418 7.9%
2012 12.79 406th 414 1.9%
2013 20.81 358th 408 12.3%
2014 29.93 309th 394 21.6%
2015 14.05 386th 402 4.0%
2021 16.39 323rd 381 15.2%
2022 28.50 270th 382 29.3%
2024 34.10 263rd 390 32.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 261 241 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 258 228 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 213 240 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 208 251 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 191 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1995 191 202 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 191 202 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 157 197 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 143 218 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 132 243 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 117 286 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 106 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 36 261 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 36 261 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 47 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 67 324 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 47 317 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 40 281 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 42 268 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 34 295 0 1 0 0 0 0 330
2010 30 328 0 2 1 0 0 0 361
2011 32 321 0 2 0 0 0 0 355
2012 46 300 0 1 0 0 2 0 349
2013 44 279 1 0 1 0 5 0 330
2014 40 272 0 0 0 0 5 0 317
2015 34 264 0 0 1 0 3 0 302
2018 43 268 0 0 0 0 8 0 319
2019 43 290 0 0 0 0 12 0 345
2020 27 265 0 2 2 0 7 0 303
2021 33 267 0 2 0 0 5 0 307
2023 26 241 0 4 0 0 6 0 277
2024 29 238 0 5 0 0 3 0 275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 502 25.1 20.0 n/a
1991 486 25.7 18.9 n/a
1992 454 25.1 18.0 75.3
1993 459 25.0 18.4 73.4
1994 427 22.9 18.6 76.3
1995 397 21.8 18.2 75.8
1996 397 21.8 18.2 75.8
1997 356 21.3 16.7 77.5
1998 362 21.1 17.2 77.1
1999 376 21.1 17.8 87
2000 404 21.7 18.6 88.9
2001 396 19.9 19.9 89.6
2002 298 15.0 19.9 88.9
2003 298 15.0 19.9 88.9
2004 272 14.2 19.2 98.9
2005 391 20.0 19.6 99.2
2006 365 19.8 18.4 99.2
2007 322 20.5 15.7 99.1
2008 311 17.7 17.6 87.5
2009 330 17.4 19.0 91.8
2010 361 20.0 18.0 98.9
2011 355 19.9 17.7 95.8
2012 349 19.9 17.4 92.8
2013 330 17.4 18.8 95.2
2014 317 19.1 16.5 99.1
2015 302 19.0 15.8 99
2018 319 17.2 18.4 100
2019 345 17.2 19.9 100
2020 303 16.9 17.8 100
2021 307 15.9 19.2 100
2023 277 15.8 17.5 100
2024 275 15.5 17.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 502 25.1 20.0 n/a
1991 486 25.7 18.9 n/a
1992 454 25.1 18.0 75.3
1993 459 25.0 18.4 73.4
1994 427 22.9 18.6 76.3
1995 397 21.8 18.2 75.8
1996 397 21.8 18.2 75.8
1997 356 21.3 16.7 77.5
1998 362 21.1 17.2 77.1
1999 376 21.1 17.8 87
2000 404 21.7 18.6 88.9
2001 396 19.9 19.9 89.6
2002 298 15.0 19.9 88.9
2003 298 15.0 19.9 88.9
2004 272 14.2 19.2 98.9
2005 391 20.0 19.6 99.2
2006 365 19.8 18.4 99.2
2007 322 20.5 15.7 99.1
2008 311 17.7 17.6 87.5
2009 330 17.4 19.0 91.8
2010 361 20.0 18.0 98.9
2011 355 19.9 17.7 95.8
2012 349 19.9 17.4 92.8
2013 330 17.4 18.8 95.2
2014 317 19.1 16.5 99.1
2015 302 19.0 15.8 99
2018 319 17.2 18.4 100
2019 345 17.2 19.9 100
2020 303 16.9 17.8 100
2021 307 15.9 19.2 100
2023 277 15.8 17.5 100
2024 275 15.5 17.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $6,995
2018 $7,209
2019 $8,428
2020 $9,158
2022 $10,496

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345277
 19.7%
African American290241
 16.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White4326
 39.5%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School are 87% African American, 11% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Eva Gordon Upper Elementary School.


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