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#528 of 863 schools in MS

Tylertown Primary School

Elementary School · Walthall Co School Dist · Tylertown, MS

A Walthall Co School Dist elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

813 Ball Avenue, Tylertown, MS 39667

  • Math 33% vs MS 54% (2025)
  • Reading 11% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.98 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.9% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.9 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$12,756
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Tylertown Primary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
54%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 22% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 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 Tylertown Primary School 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average642/100K

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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

$39,063

Median home value

$124,700

Median rent

$664/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

2 in WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dexter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–8Not available77Compare →
Salem Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified8.4K–12Not available480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Walthall Co School Dist

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tylertown Primary School is listed in WALTHALL CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tylertown Primary School

Tylertown Primary School is a public elementary school in Tylertown, MS, part of Walthall Co School Dist, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tylertown Primary School

What grades does Tylertown Primary School serve?

Tylertown Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Tylertown Primary School?

Tylertown Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Primary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tylertown Primary School rank in MS?

Tylertown Primary School ranks #528 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Tylertown Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tylertown Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Tylertown Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tylertown Primary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Tylertown Primary School a charter school?

No, Tylertown Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tylertown Primary School a Title I school?

No, Tylertown Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tylertown Primary School?

100.0% of students at Tylertown Primary School 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Walthall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 39667)
10,138
Area average commute
38.6 min
Area median age
43
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 39667; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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