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Tucker Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in Tucker Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Tucker Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
1,028 Schools
# Students
119 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.2%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
% American Indian
100%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
45%
% White
n/a
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Tucker Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
126 East Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tucker Elementary School District?
Tucker Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucker Elementary School District?
100% of Tucker Elementary School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tucker Elementary School District?
Tucker Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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