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#499 of 863 schools in MS

Mcadams Attendance Center

High School · Attala Co School Dist · Sallis, MS

An Attala Co School Dist high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6315 Attala Road 4167, Sallis, MS 39160

  • Math 58% vs MS 57% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs MS 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$15,916
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Mcadams Attendance Center score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mcadams 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average254/100K

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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

$53,802

Median home value

$84,600

Median rent

$640/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in ATTALA CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ethel Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.57–12Not available260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Attala Co School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$15,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mcadams Attendance Center is listed in ATTALA CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcadams Attendance Center

Mcadams Attendance Center is a public high school in Sallis, MS, part of Attala Co School Dist, serving approximately 175 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcadams Attendance Center

What grades does Mcadams Attendance Center serve?

Mcadams Attendance Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcadams Attendance Center?

Mcadams Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mcadams Attendance Center is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcadams Attendance Center rank in MS?

Mcadams Attendance Center ranks #499 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Mcadams Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcadams Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Mcadams Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcadams Attendance Center has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mcadams Attendance Center a charter school?

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

Is Mcadams Attendance Center a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Mcadams 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Attala County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 39160)
2,864
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
42.4
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 39160; 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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