What grades does PEARL UPPER SCHOOL serve?

PEARL UPPER SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the PEARL area.

Where is PEARL UPPER SCHOOL located?

PEARL UPPER SCHOOL is a urban school in PEARL, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PEARL UPPER SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at PEARL UPPER SCHOOL is 14:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in PEARL, MS?

Schools in PEARL include PEARL UPPER SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the PEARL area.

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Pearl Upper School — School Calendar 2026-27

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PEARL, MS 39208

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Thu

2nd Term Progress Reports IssuedEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving Break / School HolidaysBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

First Semester ExamsexamDistrict-wide

Dec

Fri

End of 1st Semester - Early Release Day (60% day)half_dayDistrict-wide

End of 1st Semester (90 days; 2nd Term – 44 days)

Dec

Mon

Winter Break / School HolidaysBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

Professional Development (Student Holiday)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

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School Profile

Grades

4–5

Enrollment

590

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Suburban

District

PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.0%

Phone

(601)932-7981

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45%

73th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

44%

64th percentile in MS

Chronic Absenteeism

5.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

43 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1

Near average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

601

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,831

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,536

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,078

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 48%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

9.5%

Uninsured residents

9.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

719

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

689

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

190 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

183 (27%)

Autism

135 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

58 (8%)

Other Health Impairment

50 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

608

Current enrollment

Stable(-10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

2nd Term Progress Reports Issued

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break / School Holidays

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Mon, Dec 14, 2026

First Semester Exams

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Pearl Upper School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	1st Term Progress Reports IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day / School HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	End of 1st TermDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break / School HolidaysDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	2nd Term Progress Reports IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break / School HolidaysDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	First Semester ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 1st Semester - Early Release Day (60% day)District-wide End of 1st Semester (90 days; 2nd Term – 44 days)	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break / School HolidaysDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development (Student Holiday)District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return & Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Report Cards IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day / School HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	3rd Term Progress Reports IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day / School HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	End of 3rd TermDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break / School HolidaysDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Report Cards IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	School HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date and any schedule changes.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	School HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date and any schedule changes.	Holiday	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	4th Term Progress Reports IssuedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	GraduationDistrict-wide Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Second Semester ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School / Early Release DayDistrict-wide End of 2nd Semester (90 days; 4th Term – 48 days) - Early Release Day (60% day); Last Teacher Day	Event	—