Pontotoc City Schools District
- 140 EDUCATION DR
- PONTOTOC, MS 38863
- (662) 489-3336
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.9% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,118 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.6 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,275 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 167 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.9% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.2% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 74.6% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.1% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 75.1% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.7% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 67.4% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.9% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 75.7% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.7% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.3% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.5% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.6% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 69.2% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 81.7% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.3% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 66.9% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.3% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.3% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 69.3% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.9% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.4% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 69.4% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.8% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.2% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.8% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,275 | 13.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 163 |
| 1st Grade Students | 166 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 173 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 155 |
| 4th Grade Students | 203 |
| 5th Grade Students | 166 |
| 6th Grade Students | 177 |
| 7th Grade Students | 177 |
| 8th Grade Students | 166 |
| 9th Grade Students | 211 |
| 10th Grade Students | 190 |
| 11th Grade Students | 147 |
| 12th Grade Students | 135 |
| Ungraded Students | 8 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Hispanic | 140 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 609 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,478 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,163 |
| Female | 1,072 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 167 | 13.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 70 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 51 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 35 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 53 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | 3 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 97 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 60 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $18,475,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,716,000 | 25.5% |
| Property Tax | $3,427,000 | 18.5% |
| Other School Systems | $46,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $15,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $319,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $443,000 | 2.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $10,000 | 0.05% |
| Sale of Property | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $312,000 | 1.7% |
| Private Contributions | $19,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $120,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $11,716,000 | 63.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,243,000 | 60.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $111,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $61,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $296,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,043,000 | 11.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $442,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $557,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $17,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $138,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $649,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $157,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Other | $81,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $16,086,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $10,786,000 | 67.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,356,000 | 27.1% |
| Student Support | $462,000 | 2.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $613,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $346,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $727,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,237,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $569,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $402,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $944,000 | 5.9% |
| Food Services | $944,000 | 5.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 121 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 21 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 15 | 2.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pontotoc City Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,275
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 167
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| D T COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
304 Clark St
Pontotoc, MS Public | 3-4 | 358 | 14.6 |  Review This School |
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| PONTOTOC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
145 Fred Dowdy St
Pontotoc, MS Public | KG-2 | 502 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
 123 North Main St
Pontotoc, MS Public | 8-12 | 685 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PONTOTOC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
132 North Main St
Pontotoc, MS Public | 7-12 | 345 | 10.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PONTOTOC MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
135 Education Dr
Pontotoc, MS Public | 5-6 | 345 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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