Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
38%
47%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥90%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Lake Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 75%.
How many students attend Lake Attendance Center?
545 students attend Lake Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lake Attendance Center students are White, 38% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Attendance Center?
Lake Attendance Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Attendance Center offer ?
Lake Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lake Attendance Center part of?
Lake Attendance Center is part of Scott County School District.
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