Tucker Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tucker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tucker Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tucker Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
n/a
47%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Tucker Elementary School?
132 students attend Tucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tucker Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker Elementary School?
Tucker Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tucker Elementary School offer ?
Tucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tucker Elementary School part of?
Tucker Elementary School is part of Tucker Elementary School District.
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