Pearl Upper School

www.pearlk12.com

608 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Pearl Upper School, located at 400 Treasure Cove in Pearl, Mississippi, is a key component of the Pearl Public School District. Serving students in the transition between elementary and high school—specifically focusing on grades 6 through 8—the school acts as a bridge to help students develop the academic discipline and social maturity required for secondary education. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a supportive environment that encourages students to excel as they navigate their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pearl Upper School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses. The school fosters a strong community culture, often highlighted by the district’s "Pirate" pride, and works closely with parents and the local community to ensure students are prepared for the challenges of Pearl High School. By prioritizing both rigor and student engagement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that reflects the district's overall mission of excellence in education.

608

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl Upper School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	73
Black	214
Asian	4
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	5

White
281 (46.2%)
Black
214 (35.2%)
Hispanic
73 (12.0%)
Two or More
31 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pearl Public Schools
Phone:	(601)932-7981
Website:	http://www.pearlk12.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 301

Grade 5 307