Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East Tate Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Tate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
East Tate Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Tate Elementary School 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 East Tate Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#411 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
39%
47%
White
51%
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)
8%
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 East Tate Elementary School's ranking?
East Tate Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are East Tate Elementary School often compared to?
East Tate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senatobia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend East Tate Elementary School?
482 students attend East Tate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of East Tate Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Tate Elementary School?
East Tate Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Tate Elementary School offer ?
East Tate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is East Tate Elementary School part of?
East Tate Elementary School is part of Tate Co School Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
This school is a good school I know because I am a former student I used to go to this school and now my kids go to this school they have friends there and my kid's teachers help them to keep them caught up in school
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