Milam Elementary School
Milam Elementary School serves 519 students in grades 6.
Milam Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Milam Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Milam Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Milam Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Milam Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #122 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 4% |
| Black | 49% | 48% |
| White | 39% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tupelo Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Milam Elementary School is Tupelo High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tupelo Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carver Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tupelo Tupelo Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 1,018 student10
0.8 miles
1009 Varsity Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 840-8780 0.8 7-8 1,018 - Tupelo Carver Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 277 students
0.9 miles
910 North Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 841-8870 0.9 K-1 277 - Tupelo Pierce Street Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-5 | 348 students10
0.9 miles
1008 Pierce Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8940 0.9 3-5 348 - Tupelo Tupelo Alternative School Alternative School
1.0 miles
903 Fillmore Drive
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8956 1 n/a n/a - Tupelo Early Childhood Education Center Grades: PK | 291 students
1.1 miles
1402 N Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(662) 840-5237 1.1 PK 291
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