Serving 216 students in grades 5-6, Tylertown Upper Elementary School 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 was 50% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Black
72%
45%
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White
26%
40%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Tylertown Upper Elementary School?
216 students attend Tylertown Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tylertown Upper Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tylertown Upper Elementary School?
Tylertown Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tylertown Upper Elementary School offer ?
Tylertown Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Tylertown Upper Elementary School part of?
Tylertown Upper Elementary School is part of Walthall County School District.
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