Yazoo County School District
- 119 WEST JEFFERSON ST
- YAZOO CITY, MS 39194
- (662) 746-4672
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.2% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,323 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,759 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 117 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 44.8% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.3% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.8% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.6% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 58.6% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.3% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 41.7% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.2% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 46.4% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.9% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.5% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.7% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.8% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.4% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 51.7% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.7% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 44.5% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.9% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.1% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.9% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 30.7% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.6% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 29.8% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.3% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 42.9% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.6% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.6% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.5% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 36.2% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.9% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 41.3% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,759 | 15.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 138 |
| 1st Grade Students | 148 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 123 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 143 |
| 4th Grade Students | 133 |
| 5th Grade Students | 159 |
| 6th Grade Students | 128 |
| 7th Grade Students | 124 |
| 8th Grade Students | 145 |
| 9th Grade Students | 152 |
| 10th Grade Students | 123 |
| 11th Grade Students | 125 |
| 12th Grade Students | 104 |
| Ungraded Students | 15 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 915 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 820 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 935 |
| Female | 827 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 117 | 15.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 42 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 51 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 17 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 23 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | 5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 94 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 47 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $16,016,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $5,383,000 | 33.6% |
| Property Tax | $3,994,000 | 24.9% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Other School Systems | $54,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $137,000 | 0.9% |
| District Activity Receipts | $212,000 | 1.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $47,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $659,000 | 4.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $158,000 | 1.0% |
| Private Contributions | $12,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $109,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,002,000 | 50.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,667,000 | 47.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $92,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $238,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,631,000 | 16.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $942,000 | 5.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $418,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $23,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $54,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $755,000 | 4.7% |
| Through State - Other | $310,000 | 1.9% |
| Direct - Other | $129,000 | 0.8% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $14,673,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $7,801,000 | 53.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,784,000 | 39.4% |
| Student Support | $795,000 | 5.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $556,000 | 3.5% |
| General Administration Support | $690,000 | 4.3% |
| School Administration Support | $969,000 | 6.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,288,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,266,000 | 7.9% |
| Other Support Services | $220,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,088,000 | 7.4% |
| Food Services | $1,004,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Services | $84,000 | 0.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 96 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 8 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 30 | 5.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Yazoo County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,759
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 117
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| BENTONIA GIBBS SCHOOL | ||||
10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS Public | PK-6 | 731 | 18.7 |  Review This School |
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| LINWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3439 Vaughan Rd
Vaughan, MS Public | PK-6 | 254 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| YAZOO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6789 Hwy 49 Frontage Rd
Yazoo City, MS Public | 9-12 | 508 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| YAZOO COUNTY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
6781 Hwy 49 Frontage Rd
Yazoo City, MS Public | 7-8 | 269 | 12.6 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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