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#192 of 863 schools in MS

Top 22% in state

Walnut Attendance Center

School · North Tippah School Dist · Walnut, MS

A North Tippah School Dist school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

280 COMMERCE STREET, Walnut, MS 38683

  • Math 53% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$11,112
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Walnut Attendance Center score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Walnut 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,333/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$36,992

Median home value

$113,100

Median rent

$563/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·5 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 NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falkner Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–12Not available514Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Tippah School Dist

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walnut Attendance Center is listed in NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walnut Attendance Center

Walnut Attendance Center is a public school in Walnut, MS, part of North Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walnut Attendance Center

What grades does Walnut Attendance Center serve?

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

How many students attend Walnut Attendance Center?

Walnut Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Attendance Center is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walnut Attendance Center rank in MS?

Walnut Attendance Center ranks #192 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Walnut Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Walnut Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Walnut Attendance Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Attendance Center has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Walnut Attendance Center a charter school?

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

Is Walnut Attendance Center a Title I school?

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

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

62.4% of students at Walnut 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
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tippah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 38683)
3,488
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
46.7
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 38683; 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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