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#687 of 863 schools in MS

Dundee Elementary School

Elementary School · Tunica County School District · Dundee, MS

A Tunica County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

12910 Old Hwy 61 S, Dundee, MS 38626

  • Math 41% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$16,676
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Dundee Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High4,527/100K

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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

$61,250

Median home value

$149,700

Median rent

$1,029/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

2 in TUNICA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robinsonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–5Not available361Compare →
Tunica Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–5Not available321Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tunica County School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$16,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dundee Elementary School is listed in TUNICA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dundee Elementary School

Dundee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dundee, MS, part of Tunica County School District, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dundee Elementary School

What grades does Dundee Elementary School serve?

Dundee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dundee Elementary School?

Dundee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dundee Elementary School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dundee Elementary School rank in MS?

Dundee Elementary School ranks #687 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Dundee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dundee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dundee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dundee Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dundee Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Dundee Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dundee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Dundee Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tunica County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 38626)
1,123
Area median age
46.7
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 38626; 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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