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#558 of 863 schools in MS
Dorsey Attendance Center
Elementary School · Itawamba County School Dist · Fulton, MS
An Itawamba County School Dist elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Dorsey School Road, Fulton, MS 38843
- Math 42% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorsey Attendance Center score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorsey Attendance Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fulton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,785
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooreville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Fairview Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | Not available | 134 | Compare → |
| Itawamba Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | Not available | 1,149 | Compare → |
| Mantachie Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 941 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Itawamba County School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorsey Attendance Center is listed in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorsey Attendance Center
Dorsey Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Fulton, MS, part of Itawamba County School Dist, serving approximately 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorsey Attendance Center
What grades does Dorsey Attendance Center serve?
Dorsey Attendance Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorsey Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorsey Attendance Center is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorsey Attendance Center rank in MS?
Dorsey Attendance Center ranks #558 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Dorsey Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Dorsey Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorsey Attendance Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorsey Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Dorsey Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorsey Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Dorsey Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorsey Attendance Center?
85.3% of students at Dorsey Attendance Center 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Itawamba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (662) 862-3663
- Area population (ZIP 38843)
- 12,275
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 38843; 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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