Tunica County School District
- 744 SCHOOL ST
- TUNICA, MS 38676
- (662) 363-2811
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 56.6% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,286 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.6 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,257 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 166 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.4% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 23.2% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.2% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 41.4% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.8% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.1% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.4% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 52.3% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.5% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 27.6% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 49.2% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.3% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.6% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.3% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 28.5% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.4% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 23.8% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.3% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 43.2% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.4% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 23.8% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.7% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.7% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.2% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 19.9% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 12.0% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 12.9% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.7% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 49.3% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.8% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 39.4% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.7% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 27.2% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.9% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,257 | 13.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 99 |
| Kindergarten Students | 176 |
| 1st Grade Students | 199 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 189 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 204 |
| 4th Grade Students | 176 |
| 5th Grade Students | 178 |
| 6th Grade Students | 179 |
| 7th Grade Students | 146 |
| 8th Grade Students | 162 |
| 9th Grade Students | 154 |
| 10th Grade Students | 126 |
| 11th Grade Students | 134 |
| 12th Grade Students | 107 |
| Ungraded Students | 15 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | - |
| Hispanic | 23 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,206 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 33 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,121 |
| Female | 1,149 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 166 | 13.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 4 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 75 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 64 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 56 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | 7 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 157 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| School Administrators | 12 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| Student Support Services | 21 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 90 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,152,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,143,000 | 48.3% |
| Property Tax | $6,759,000 | 26.9% |
| All Other Taxes | $4,956,000 | 19.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $85,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $90,000 | 0.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $65,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $130,000 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $9,667,000 | 38.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,096,000 | 36.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $19,000 | 0.08% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $126,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $345,000 | 1.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $6,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Programs | $75,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,342,000 | 13.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,138,000 | 4.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $485,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $14,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $39,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $32,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,301,000 | 5.2% |
| Through State - Other | $262,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $71,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,410,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,271,000 | 52.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,393,000 | 40.1% |
| Student Support | $970,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,593,000 | 6.3% |
| General Administration Support | $768,000 | 3.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,495,000 | 5.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,780,000 | 11.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,378,000 | 5.5% |
| Other Support Services | $409,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,746,000 | 7.5% |
| Food Services | $1,617,000 | 6.4% |
| Other Services | $129,000 | 0.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 56.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 90 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 10 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 35 | 6.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tunica County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,257
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 166
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12910 Old Hwy 61 South
Dundee, MS Public | PK-5 | 201 | 9.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ROBINSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7743 Old Hwy 61 North
Robinsonville, MS Public | PK-5 | 492 | 15.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ROSA FORT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1100 Rosa Fort Dr
Tunica, MS Public | 9-12 | 552 | 13.3 | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| TCS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
12910 Old Hwy 61 South
Dundee, MS Public | 6-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| TUNICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
690 School St
Tunica, MS Public | PK-5 | 534 | 16.4 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2486 Us Hwy 61 North
Tunica, MS Public | 6-8 | 491 | 15.0 | ![]() 4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TUNICA VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2400 Us Hwy 61 North
Tunica, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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