Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Salem Attendance Center ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salem Attendance Center's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salem 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 Salem Attendance Center is 0.47, 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
#401 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
29%
47%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
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 Salem Attendance Center's ranking?
Salem Attendance Center is ranked #401 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Salem Attendance Center often compared to?
Salem Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tylertown Primary School, Tylertown High School, Dexter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Salem Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salem Attendance Center?
482 students attend Salem Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Salem Attendance Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Attendance Center?
Salem Attendance Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Attendance Center offer ?
Salem Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Salem Attendance Center part of?
Salem Attendance Center is part of Walthall Co School Dist School District.
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