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#452 of 863 schools in MS

Mantachie Attendance Center

School · Itawamba County School Dist · Mantachie, MS

An Itawamba County School Dist school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O Box 38, Mantachie, MS 38855

  • Math 50% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.3% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.6 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$11,183
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Mantachie Attendance Center score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

71.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mantachie 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,000

Median home value

$133,600

Median rent

$854/mo

College educated

10.7%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38855; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.1% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

1 in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tremont Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.7K–12Not available310Compare →

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
#4 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

Mantachie Attendance Center is listed in ITAWAMBA COUNTY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mantachie Attendance Center

Mantachie Attendance Center is a public school in Mantachie, MS, part of Itawamba County School Dist, serving approximately 941 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mantachie Attendance Center

What grades does Mantachie Attendance Center serve?

Mantachie Attendance Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mantachie Attendance Center?

Mantachie Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 941 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mantachie Attendance Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Mantachie Attendance Center is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mantachie Attendance Center rank in MS?

Mantachie Attendance Center ranks #452 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Mantachie Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Mantachie Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mantachie Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mantachie Attendance Center has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mantachie Attendance Center a charter school?

No, Mantachie Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mantachie Attendance Center a Title I school?

No, Mantachie Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mantachie Attendance Center?

71.9% of students at Mantachie 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 – 12th
Enrollment
941
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Itawamba County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 38855)
5,298
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
42
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 38855; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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