Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dorsey Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorsey Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorsey Attendance Center's student population of 224 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Dorsey Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorsey Attendance Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
24%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorsey Attendance Center's ranking?
Dorsey Attendance Center is ranked #580 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Dorsey Attendance Center often compared to?
Dorsey Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Itawamba Attendance Center, Tremont Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
224 students attend Dorsey Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dorsey Attendance Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorsey Attendance Center offer ?
Dorsey Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorsey Attendance Center part of?
Dorsey Attendance Center is part of Itawamba County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/15/2021
This is the best school in the district by far. The teachers and staff are amazing and are always helpful. They are so sweet anytime I have to go to the school to drop anything off and they actually form a relationship with the children and love them. I would defiantly recommend Dorsey Attendance Center to anyone!
4 10/31/2020
This is the most amazing school in North Mississippi.
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