Coldwater Attendance Center (Closed 2023)

671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Coldwater Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(17-18)
15%
43%
(17-18)
20%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
73%
45%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(17-18)
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coldwater Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Coldwater Attendance Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coldwater Attendance Center?
472 students attend Coldwater Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Coldwater Attendance Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coldwater Attendance Center?
Coldwater Attendance Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coldwater Attendance Center offer ?
Coldwater Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Coldwater Attendance Center part of?
Coldwater Attendance Center is part of Tate County School District.

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