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#280 of 863 schools in MS

Top 32% in state

Belmont School

School · Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Belmont, MS

A Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

9 School Drive P O Box 250, Belmont, MS 38827

  • Math 62% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.6% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.8% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Belmont School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Belmont School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated704/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,531

Median home value

$147,600

Median rent

$759/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belmont School is listed in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belmont School

Belmont School is a public school in Belmont, MS, part of Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, serving approximately 844 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belmont School

What grades does Belmont School serve?

Belmont School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Belmont School?

Belmont School has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmont School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmont School rank in MS?

Belmont School ranks #280 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Belmont School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmont School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belmont School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belmont School a charter school?

No, Belmont School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belmont School a Title I school?

No, Belmont School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belmont School?

61.5% of students at Belmont School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
844
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tishomingo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38827)
3,255
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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