Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Myrtle 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Myrtle Attendance Center's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Myrtle Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myrtle Attendance Center is 0.34, 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
#259 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
14%
47%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
6%
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 Myrtle Attendance Center's ranking?
Myrtle Attendance Center is ranked #259 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Myrtle Attendance Center often compared to?
Myrtle Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like West Union Attendance Center, East Union Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Myrtle Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Myrtle Attendance Center?
708 students attend Myrtle Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Myrtle Attendance Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myrtle Attendance Center?
Myrtle Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myrtle Attendance Center offer ?
Myrtle Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Myrtle Attendance Center part of?
Myrtle Attendance Center is part of Union Co School Dist School District.
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