Falkner Attendance Center

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Falkner Attendance Center ranks 234 th of 390 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Falkner Attendance Center is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the North Tippah School District, with a student population of 512 located in Falkner, MS. The school has a predominantly White (83.4%) student body, with smaller percentages of African American (10.35%), Hispanic (2.73%), and students of two or more races (3.52%). Notably, Falkner Attendance Center has an exceptionally high percentage (99.41%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Falkner Attendance Center's test scores are generally lower than the North Tippah School District and the state of Mississippi across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 23.1% in 7th grade to 58% in 3rd grade, compared to the district's range of 34% to 52% and the state's range of 39.7% to 57.7%. Similarly, in Mathematics, Falkner's proficiency rates range from 39.5% in 4th grade to 71.4% in 8th grade, while the district's range is 44.2% to 60.6% and the state's is 51.8% to 55.3%. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.9 over the past three school years, may be a strength that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of Falkner Attendance Center has become less diverse over the past three school years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 85.98% in 2020-2021 to 83.4% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of African American and Hispanic students has decreased slightly. When compared to nearby schools, such as Walnut Attendance Center and Jumpertown High School, Falkner Attendance Center generally underperforms in terms of test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement, and addressing these challenges could be a key focus for the school and district.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629

(662) 837-7892

District: North Tippah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 390 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,038

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

African American:

10.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Falkner Attendance Center ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.79. (See more...)

Compare Details Falkner Attendance Center ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Falkner Attendance Center ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Falkner 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 (83.4%), African American (10.4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falkner Attendance Center is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Falkner Attendance Center employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falkner Attendance Center is $12,038.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Falkner Attendance Center 105^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Falkner Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Falkner Attendance Center 136^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Falkner Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

North Tippah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Tippah School District 50^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	34.42	239^th	381	37.3%
2022	25.40	283^rd	382	25.9%
2023	32.62	269^th	377	28.6%
2024	41.79	234^th	390	40.0%

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

Rank History for Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	38.47	153^rd	257	40.5%
2022	40.59	147^th	257	42.8%
2023	52.62	107^th	243	56.0%
2024	59.33	105^th	264	60.2%

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

Rank History for Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	55.82	96^th	231	58.4%
2022	39.36	150^th	228	34.2%
2023	48.75	123^rd	226	45.6%
2024	42.84	136^th	228	40.4%

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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 Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	423	44	14	11	492
2022	424	42	14	13	493
2023	427	53	14	18	512

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 Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	492	40.0	12.2	99.4
2022	493	38.1	12.9	99.4
2023	512	43.9	11.6	99.4

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 Falkner Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	492	40.0	12.2	99.4
2022	493	38.1	12.9	99.4
2023	512	43.9	11.6	99.4

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 Falkner Attendance Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$9,140
2021	$9,828
2022	$12,038

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Falkner 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
Falkner Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	20350 Hwy 15	Falkner	38629	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7892	512	44	11.6	99.4%	427 (83.4%)	53 (10.4%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)								(n/a)	58.0	46.5	36.8	32.1	23.1	45.7	45.2	39.5	42.1	67.8	50.0	71.4	67.7	24.3	65.8	74.3	76.6	60.0	$12,038
Walnut Attendance Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	280 Commerce St.	Walnut	38683	Tippah County	North Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 223-6471	508	38	13.3	99.4%	419 (82.5%)	54 (10.6%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)								(n/a)	48.6	54.3	50.0	42.8	40.4	45.0	45.9	45.7	75.0	57.1	64.3	60.0	72.4	55.2	62.5	70.0	82.0	74.2	$10,936
Blue Mountain High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	408 W. Mill Street	Blue Mountain	38610	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 685-4706	327	36	9.0	99.1%	160 (48.9%)	110 (33.6%)	38 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)								(n/a)	63.6	47.4	35.7	50.0	24.0	64.0	77.3	47.4	21.4	37.6	64.0	76.0	56.5	50.0	64.3	80.0	52.6	100.0	$14,318
Pine Grove High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3510a Cr 600	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7789	650	51	12.7	99.5%	632 (97.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)								(n/a)	74.0	76.3	54.0	39.0	44.4	44.5	74.0	86.9	81.0	58.5	64.5	51.9	68.7	38.1	89.1	61.1	60.0	86.1	$10,547
Jumpertown High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	717 Hwy 4 West	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Prentiss County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-6378	325	30	10.8	99.1%	283 (87.1%)	14 (4.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)								(n/a)	54.5	62.9	16.7	15.3	39.3	32.0	45.5	48.1	37.5	57.7	57.2	56.0	81.5	61.9	41.6	64.0	82.6	88.5	$13,086

Frequently Asked Questions about Falkner Attendance Center

What district is Falkner Attendance Center in?

North Tippah School District

Is Falkner Attendance Center a good school?

Falkner Attendance Center ranks 234^th of 390 Mississippi alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Falkner Attendance Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Falkner Attendance Center.

What is the racial makeup of Falkner Attendance Center?

Students at Falkner Attendance Center are 83% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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