Tupelo Public School District
- 72 SOUTH GREEN ST
- TUPELO, MS 38804
- (662) 841-8850
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62.2% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,738 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,319 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 559 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.6% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 53.3% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 63.4% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.6% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.6% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.6% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 62.8% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.9% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 58.8% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.7% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.7% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.1% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 58.6% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.5% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.2% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.5% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 56.1% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.6% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.6% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.9% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 46.4% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.4% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.8% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 60.1% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 63.6% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.7% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 56.1% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.6% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 74.2% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,319 | 13.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 216 |
| Kindergarten Students | 602 |
| 1st Grade Students | 577 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 592 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 607 |
| 4th Grade Students | 611 |
| 5th Grade Students | 529 |
| 6th Grade Students | 530 |
| 7th Grade Students | 523 |
| 8th Grade Students | 587 |
| 9th Grade Students | 550 |
| 10th Grade Students | 528 |
| 11th Grade Students | 461 |
| 12th Grade Students | 381 |
| Ungraded Students | 140 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 143 |
| Hispanic | 199 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,552 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,492 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,785 |
| Female | 3,668 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 559 | 13.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 47 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 245 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 167 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 85 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 143 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 45 |
| Elementary | 15 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | 23 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 380 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 41 |
| School Administrators | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 228 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $71,745,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $31,035,000 | 43.3% |
| Property Tax | $27,415,000 | 38.2% |
| Other School Systems | $158,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $168,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,084,000 | 1.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $436,000 | 0.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $611,000 | 0.9% |
| Sale of Property | $11,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $773,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $299,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $80,000 | 0.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $33,229,000 | 46.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $31,104,000 | 43.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $355,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $695,000 | 1.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $16,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Programs | $1,059,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,481,000 | 10.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,964,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,672,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $39,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $237,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $49,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,168,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Other | $831,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $503,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $62,911,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $39,188,000 | 62.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,417,000 | 32.5% |
| Student Support | $3,603,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,114,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,174,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,884,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,903,000 | 9.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,536,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,203,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,306,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $3,306,000 | 4.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 332 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 26 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 106 | 5.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tupelo Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 7,319
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 559
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
910 North Green St
Tupelo, MS Public | KG-2 | 189 | 11.4 |  Review This School |
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| CHURCH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
445 North Church St
Tupelo, MS Public | KG-2 | 251 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1402 North Green St
Tupelo, MS Public | Unknown | 257 | 12.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOYNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Joyner Ave
Tupelo, MS Public | KG-2 | 430 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| LAWHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
140 Lake St
Tupelo, MS Public | 3-5 | 427 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAWNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1563 Mitchell Rd
Tupelo, MS Public | 3-5 | 507 | 14.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MC DOUGAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2434 South Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| MILAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
720 West Jefferson
Tupelo, MS Public | 6 | 540 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
628 Rutherford Rd
Tupelo, MS Public | KG-2 | 481 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| PIERCE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1008 Pierce St
Tupelo, MS Public | 3-5 | 429 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| RANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 1908 Forrest St
Tupelo, MS Public | 3-5 | 399 | 13.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
520 South Thomas St
Tupelo, MS Public | KG-2 | 432 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| TUPELO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
903 Fillmore Dr
Tupelo, MS Public | 4-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4125 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,975 | 20.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TUPELO LEE COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
4125 Cliff Gookin Blvd
Tupelo, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| TUPELO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1009 Varsity Dr
Tupelo, MS Public | 7-8 | 1,136 | 11.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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