Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dorsey 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorsey Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorsey Attendance Center's student population of 231 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorsey 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 Dorsey Attendance Center is 0.43, 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
#509 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
20%
47%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey Attendance Center's ranking?
Dorsey Attendance Center is ranked #509 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Dorsey Attendance Center often compared to?
Dorsey Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Itawamba Attendance Center, Tremont Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
231 students attend Dorsey Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dorsey Attendance Center students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorsey Attendance Center offer ?
Dorsey Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dorsey Attendance Center part of?
Dorsey Attendance Center is part of Itawamba County School Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 12/15/2021
This is the best school in the district by far. The teachers and staff are amazing and are always helpful. They are so sweet anytime I have to go to the school to drop anything off and they actually form a relationship with the children and love them. I would defiantly recommend Dorsey Attendance Center to anyone!
4 10/31/2020
This is the most amazing school in North Mississippi.
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