Summary
Mannsdale Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Madison County School District in Mississippi. With 585 students, it is one of the larger elementary schools in the district and has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Mannsdale Upper Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 82.6% of 3rd graders, 80.5% of 4th graders, and 83.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 70.2%, 69.6%, and 73.8%, respectively, and the state scores of 49.4%, 52.1%, and 55.9%. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.0% to 23.9% over the past few years, which may be an area for improvement. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 13.16% to 99.51% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.
Compared to nearby schools, Mannsdale Upper Elementary significantly outperforms in academic achievement, with much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Mannsdale Upper Elementary had 82.6% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 45.3% at Highland Elementary, 63.4% at Madison Crossing Elementary, and 87.7% at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary. This level of sustained excellence suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a strong focus on student learning.
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