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#122 of 863 schools in MS

Top 14% in state

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center

School · Louisville Municipal School Dist · Louisville, MS

A Louisville Municipal School Dist school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4880 HWY 397, Louisville, MS 39339

  • Math 58% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,515
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at Nanih Waiya Attendance Center score 68% 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
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nanih Waiya 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average585/100K

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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

$43,642

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$634/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

33.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 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 LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Noxapater Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified7.7K–12Not available464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Louisville Municipal School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$12,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is listed in LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nanih Waiya Attendance Center

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is a public school in Louisville, MS, part of Louisville Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nanih Waiya Attendance Center

What grades does Nanih Waiya Attendance Center serve?

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Nanih Waiya Attendance Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nanih Waiya Attendance Center rank in MS?

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center ranks #122 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Nanih Waiya Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Nanih Waiya Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Nanih Waiya Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nanih Waiya Attendance Center has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nanih Waiya Attendance Center a charter school?

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

Is Nanih Waiya Attendance Center a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Nanih Waiya 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
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Winston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 39339)
14,583
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
42.1
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 39339; 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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