Serving 167 students in grades 7-12, Mcadams 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCADAMS ATTENDANCE CENTER serves the southwest part of Sallis, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 219.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 18.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcadams Attendance Center's student population of 167 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mcadams Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadams Attendance Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadams Attendance Center's ranking?
Mcadams Attendance Center is ranked #541 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcadams Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Mcadams Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Mcadams Attendance Center?
167 students attend Mcadams Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mcadams Attendance Center students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadams Attendance Center?
Mcadams Attendance Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcadams Attendance Center offer ?
Mcadams Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadams Attendance Center part of?
Mcadams Attendance Center is part of Attala County Schools.
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