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#675 of 863 schools in MS
Early Childhood Education Center
School · Tupelo Public School Dist · Tupelo, MS
A Tupelo Public School Dist school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1402 N Green Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Early Childhood Education Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2011–2014).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2014) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2014)
Based on 4 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Childhood Education 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tupelo), 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
$63,837
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Day School and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Tupelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–11 | 2.7 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tupelo Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood Education Center is listed in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Education Center
Early Childhood Education Center is a public school in Tupelo, MS, part of Tupelo Public School Dist, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Education Center
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Early Childhood Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Education Center rank in MS?
Early Childhood Education Center ranks #675 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Early Childhood Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Early Childhood Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early Childhood Education Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2014).
Is Early Childhood Education Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Education Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Education Center?
59.9% of students at Early Childhood Education 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (662) 840-5237
- Area population (ZIP 38804)
- 16,920
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 38804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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