Houlka Attendance Center

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Houlka Attendance Center ranks 122 nd of 390 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Houlka Attendance Center is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Houlka, Mississippi, with a student population of 490 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Chickasaw County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Houlka Attendance Center generally outperforms the state and district averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across various grade levels and subjects, particularly in the lower grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.2% of 3rd graders at the school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.6% for the district and 57.7% for the state. However, the school's performance declines in higher grade levels, with 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts scores falling behind the district and state averages.

Despite having an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients at 99.39% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 75.6%, Houlka Attendance Center maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, compared to the district average of 12.2 and the state average of 15.8. This smaller class size may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance in the lower grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

510 Griffin Ave.
Houlka, MS 38850

(662) 568-2772

District: Chickasaw County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 390 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,730

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.0%

African American:

40.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Houlka Attendance Center ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Houlka Attendance Center ranks better than 59.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Houlka Attendance Center ranks worse than 78.5% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Houlka Attendance Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53%), African American (40.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houlka Attendance Center is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Houlka Attendance Center employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houlka Attendance Center is $10,730.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Houlka Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Houlka Attendance Center 108^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Houlka Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Houlka Attendance Center 179^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Houlka Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

Chickasaw County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickasaw County School District 53^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.39	91^st	377	75.9%
2024	67.64	122^nd	390	68.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.05	103^rd	243	57.6%
2024	59.20	108^th	264	59.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.48	139^th	226	38.5%
2024	22.89	179^th	228	21.5%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	249	199	22	13	483
2023	247	204	20	19	490
2024	248	188	15	17	468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	483	39.2	12.2	99.4
2023	490	42.8	11.4	99.4
2024	468	44.0	10.6	78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houlka Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	483	39.2	12.2	99.4
2023	490	42.8	11.4	99.4
2024	468	44.0	10.6	78.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Houlka Attendance Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$10,356
2022	$10,730

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Houlka Attendance Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Houlka Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	510 Griffin Ave.	Houlka	38850	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 568-2772	468	44	10.6	78.6%	248 (53.0%)	188 (40.2%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)	70.2	54.5	60.6	59.1	33.4	33.3	56.7	59.1	54.5	45.5	55.5	72.2	42.3	29.3	75.8	58.3	38.3	65.9	$10,730

Frequently Asked Questions about Houlka Attendance Center

Is Houlka Attendance Center a good school?

Houlka Attendance Center ranks 122^nd of 390 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Houlka Attendance Center?

Students at Houlka Attendance Center are 53% White, 40% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Houlka Attendance Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Houlka Attendance Center.

What district is Houlka Attendance Center in?

Chickasaw County School District

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