Pearl River County School District
- 7441 HWY 11
- CARRIERE, MS 39426
- (601) 798-7744
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.1% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,012 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,155 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 198 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.2% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.4% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 64.5% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.5% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.3% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.5% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.3% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 60.7% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.7% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.7% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.7% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 61.3% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.1% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 40.3% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.4% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 50.2% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.6% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 53.7% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.6% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.4% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.9% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.7% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.9% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 50.2% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 58.4% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.6% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.4% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 60.8% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.5% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 58.2% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,155 | 15.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 267 |
| 1st Grade Students | 206 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 237 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 243 |
| 4th Grade Students | 243 |
| 5th Grade Students | 248 |
| 6th Grade Students | 241 |
| 7th Grade Students | 241 |
| 8th Grade Students | 259 |
| 9th Grade Students | 313 |
| 10th Grade Students | 236 |
| 11th Grade Students | 190 |
| 12th Grade Students | 163 |
| Ungraded Students | 42 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 126 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,899 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,665 |
| Female | 1,473 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 198 | 15.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 69 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 82 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 34 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 73 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 127 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| Student Support Services | 16 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 61 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $24,177,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,080,000 | 25.1% |
| Property Tax | $4,520,000 | 18.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $39,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $439,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $329,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $18,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $64,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $444,000 | 1.8% |
| Private Contributions | $13,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $212,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,734,000 | 65.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,259,000 | 63.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $16,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $141,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $105,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $206,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,363,000 | 9.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $595,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $488,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $23,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $66,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $30,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $759,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Other | $333,000 | 1.4% |
| Direct - Other | $69,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $21,997,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,459,000 | 61.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,243,000 | 32.9% |
| Student Support | $835,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $753,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $534,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $1,149,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,609,000 | 10.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,006,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Support Services | $357,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,295,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $1,275,000 | 5.3% |
| Other Services | $20,000 | 0.08% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 159 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 19 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 45 | 5.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pearl River County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,155
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 198
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| CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
461 Burgetown Rd
Carriere, MS Public | KG-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7407 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS Public | 9-12 | 912 | 15.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS Public | 6-8 | 745 | 15.2 | ![]() 2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS Public | KG-2 | 738 | 16.1 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PEARL RIVER CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1592 Henleyfield Mcneill Rd
Carriere, MS Public | 3-5 | 743 | 16.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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