Below Average
#738 of 863 schools in MS
Tishomingo Elementary
Elementary School · Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Tishomingo, MS
A Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873
- Math 42% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tishomingo Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tishomingo Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated704/100K
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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
$60,150
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$559/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | Not available | 844 | Compare → |
| Burnsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Iuka Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | Not available | 411 | 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.
Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tishomingo Elementary is listed in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tishomingo Elementary
Tishomingo Elementary is a public elementary school in Tishomingo, MS, part of Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tishomingo Elementary
What grades does Tishomingo Elementary serve?
Tishomingo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tishomingo Elementary?
Tishomingo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tishomingo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tishomingo Elementary is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tishomingo Elementary rank in MS?
Tishomingo Elementary ranks #738 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Tishomingo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tishomingo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Tishomingo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tishomingo Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tishomingo Elementary a charter school?
No, Tishomingo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tishomingo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tishomingo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tishomingo Elementary?
68.8% of students at Tishomingo Elementary 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tishomingo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (662) 438-6800
- Area population (ZIP 38873)
- 2,433
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 38873; 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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