Very Good
#272 of 863 schools in MS
Top 31% in state
Itawamba Attendance Center
Elementary School · Itawamba County School Dist · Fulton, MS
An Itawamba County School Dist elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
488 Little Indian Road, Fulton, MS 38843
- Math 68% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Itawamba Attendance Center score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Itawamba 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | Not available | 224 | Compare → |
| Fairview Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | Not available | 134 | Compare → |
| Mantachie Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 941 | Compare → |
| Tremont Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 310 | 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
- #1 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
Itawamba Attendance Center is listed in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Itawamba Attendance Center
Itawamba Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Fulton, MS, part of Itawamba County School Dist, serving approximately 1,149 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Itawamba Attendance Center
What grades does Itawamba Attendance Center serve?
Itawamba Attendance Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Itawamba Attendance Center?
Itawamba Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Itawamba Attendance Center is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Itawamba Attendance Center rank in MS?
Itawamba Attendance Center ranks #272 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Itawamba Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Itawamba Attendance Center 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 Itawamba Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Itawamba Attendance Center has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Itawamba Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Itawamba Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Itawamba Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Itawamba Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Itawamba Attendance Center?
65.3% of students at Itawamba 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Itawamba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (662) 862-4641
- 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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