Serving 865 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Scott Central Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scott Central Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Scott Central Attendance Center's student population of 865 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scott Central Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Central Attendance Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
53%
47%
White
37%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Central Attendance Center's ranking?
Scott Central Attendance Center is ranked #448 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Scott Central Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Scott Central Attendance Center?
865 students attend Scott Central Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Scott Central Attendance Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scott Central Attendance Center?
Scott Central Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott Central Attendance Center offer ?
Scott Central Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Scott Central Attendance Center part of?
Scott Central Attendance Center is part of Scott Co School Dist School District.
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