West Union Attendance Center

Summary:

West Union Attendance Center is an alternative public school serving 659 students in grades PK-12 in the small town of Myrtle, Mississippi. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the Union County School District and the state of Mississippi in academic assessments, despite having an exceptionally high poverty rate among its student population.

One of the key factors contributing to West Union Attendance Center's success is its low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like East Union Attendance Center and Blue Mountain High School. Additionally, the school spends $7,794 per student, which is higher than the state average and may be a factor in its strong academic performance.

Despite the school's high poverty rate, with 99.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, West Union Attendance Center's students are able to achieve exceptional results, outperforming the Union County School District and the state of Mississippi in subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support and engage students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, making it a model for other schools serving similar populations.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1610 St Hwy 30 West
       Myrtle, MS  38650


(662) 534-6745

District: Union County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 390 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,944 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
African American:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Union Attendance Center ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Union Attendance Center ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Union Attendance Center ranks better than 89% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Union Attendance Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), African American (3.2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Union Attendance Center is 14.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 alternative schools in the Union County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Union Attendance Center is $9,944. 2 alternative schools in the Union County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Union Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Union Attendance Center 2nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See West Union Attendance Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks West Union Attendance Center 25th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See West Union Attendance Center in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for West Union Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 86.57 30th 394 92.4%
2009 81.25 54th 392 86.2%
2010 81.64 56th 403 86.1%
2011 62.21 162nd 418 61.2%
2012 63.32 151st 414 63.5%
2013 67.81 131st 408 67.9%
2014 79.79 57th 394 85.5%
2015 81.78 59th 402 85.3%
2016 71.64 99th 394 74.9%
2017 90.79 25th 406 93.8%
2018 91.84 23rd 404 94.3%
2019 94.87 7th 397 98.2%
2021 86.94 34th 381 91.1%
2022 97.57 4th 382 99.0%
2023 93.94 10th 377 97.3%
2024 90.70 19th 390 95.1%
See the entire list of Mississippi Alternative School Rankings!

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

Rank History for West Union Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 77.92 40th 244 83.6%
2009 63.78 86th 247 65.2%
2010 70.52 65th 255 74.5%
2011 76.47 49th 264 81.4%
2012 78.10 43rd 270 84.1%
2013 66.15 91st 269 66.2%
2014 68.88 72nd 264 72.7%
2015 85.37 30th 266 88.7%
2016 75.00 58th 260 77.7%
2017 83.31 39th 272 85.7%
2018 84.02 36th 252 85.7%
2019 88.28 21st 264 92.0%
2021 84.50 35th 257 86.4%
2022 96.07 5th 257 98.1%
2023 93.78 7th 243 97.1%
2024 96.12 2nd 264 99.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi Alternative School Rankings!

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

Rank History for West Union Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.04 29th 232 87.5%
2005 74.78 32nd 232 86.2%
2006 81.23 5th 232 97.8%
2007 80.34 12th 232 94.8%
2008 75.60 42nd 235 82.1%
2009 77.57 26th 235 88.9%
2010 73.83 42nd 235 82.1%
2011 71.21 52nd 244 78.7%
2012 73.44 48th 241 80.1%
2013 83.13 12th 238 95.0%
2014 88.64 1st 236 99.6%
2015 89.93 4th 226 98.2%
2016 91.66 3rd 231 98.7%
2017 89.23 6th 237 97.5%
2018 83.91 19th 233 91.8%
2019 92.62 4th 233 98.3%
2021 86.28 15th 231 93.5%
2022 83.27 21st 228 90.8%
2023 90.80 5th 226 97.8%
2024 82.51 25th 228 89.0%
See the entire list of Mississippi Alternative School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Union Attendance Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 475 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 477 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 461 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 493 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 526 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1995 529 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 529 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 526 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 532 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 557 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 573 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2001 583 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 573 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 573 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 593 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 552 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2006 552 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 561 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 585 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 586 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 586
2010 610 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 610
2011 577 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 581
2012 564 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 573
2013 568 2 0 6 0 0 5 0 581
2014 596 2 0 7 0 0 4 0 609
2015 609 7 0 7 0 0 2 0 625
2016 620 6 0 9 0 0 3 0 638
2017 610 8 0 11 0 0 4 0 633
2018 661 7 0 9 0 0 7 0 684
2019 615 8 0 12 0 0 5 0 640
2020 638 8 0 9 0 0 8 0 663
2021 627 8 0 12 0 0 8 0 655
2022 613 8 0 10 0 0 4 0 635
2023 629 15 0 10 0 0 5 0 659
2024 646 22 0 10 0 0 8 0 686

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 West Union Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 26.6 18.1 n/a
1991 486 26.0 18.6 n/a
1992 469 26.3 17.8 29.2
1993 497 26.5 18.8 28.2
1994 534 26.5 20.2 32
1995 531 29.5 18.0 31.1
1996 531 29.5 18.0 31.1
1997 528 30.2 17.5 33.1
1998 535 32.1 16.7 33.8
1999 564 30.3 18.6 43.6
2000 577 32.1 18.0 43.5
2001 586 30.0 19.5 54.6
2002 578 34.0 17.0 50.9
2003 578 34.0 17.0 50.9
2004 594 34.6 17.2 43.1
2005 553 35.7 15.5 45.2
2006 554 36.0 15.4 47.7
2007 561 35.4 15.8 47.1
2008 586 37.0 15.8 45.7
2009 586 36.6 16.0 45.9
2010 610 37.3 16.3 54.9
2011 581 35.7 16.2 54.6
2012 573 35.5 16.1 56.5
2013 581 35.9 16.1 55.4
2014 609 36.7 16.5 53.2
2015 625 37.0 16.8 49.6
2016 638 38.0 16.7 53.3
2017 633 39.9 15.8 55.6
2018 684 41.4 16.5 55.6
2019 640 40.5 15.7 54.2
2020 663 42.3 15.6 51.6
2021 655 39.8 16.4 99.5
2022 635 41.8 15.1 99.5
2023 659 48.7 13.5 99.5
2024 686 47.2 14.5 50.1

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 West Union Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 26.6 18.1 n/a
1991 486 26.0 18.6 n/a
1992 469 26.3 17.8 29.2
1993 497 26.5 18.8 28.2
1994 534 26.5 20.2 32
1995 531 29.5 18.0 31.1
1996 531 29.5 18.0 31.1
1997 528 30.2 17.5 33.1
1998 535 32.1 16.7 33.8
1999 564 30.3 18.6 43.6
2000 577 32.1 18.0 43.5
2001 586 30.0 19.5 54.6
2002 578 34.0 17.0 50.9
2003 578 34.0 17.0 50.9
2004 594 34.6 17.2 43.1
2005 553 35.7 15.5 45.2
2006 554 36.0 15.4 47.7
2007 561 35.4 15.8 47.1
2008 586 37.0 15.8 45.7
2009 586 36.6 16.0 45.9
2010 610 37.3 16.3 54.9
2011 581 35.7 16.2 54.6
2012 573 35.5 16.1 56.5
2013 581 35.9 16.1 55.4
2014 609 36.7 16.5 53.2
2015 625 37.0 16.8 49.6
2016 638 38.0 16.7 53.3
2017 633 39.9 15.8 55.6
2018 684 41.4 16.5 55.6
2019 640 40.5 15.7 54.2
2020 663 42.3 15.6 51.6
2021 655 39.8 16.4 99.5
2022 635 41.8 15.1 99.5
2023 659 48.7 13.5 99.5
2024 686 47.2 14.5 50.1

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 West Union Attendance Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $6,766
2018 $7,794
2019 $7,832
2020 $8,746
2021 $9,146
2022 $9,944

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Union Attendance Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 377 Elementary schools
 0.9%
Ranks 21st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 243 Middle schools
 5.1%
Ranks 4th of 233 High schoolsRanks 5th of 226 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)87.983
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)66.179.3
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)97.579.2
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)79.982
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)67.372.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)6368.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)77.573
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)66.274.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)78.577.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)71.368.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)75.473.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)70.570.5
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (West Union Attendance Center)84.691.9
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Union County School District)82.382
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)5177.8
 26.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)5061.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)75.584.4
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)7474.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)59.586.4
 26.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)53.866.3
 12.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)61.993.2
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)72.383.2
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Union Attendance Center)48.655.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union County School District)49.451.4
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Union Attendance Center)67.565.5
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union County School District)64.962.3
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (West Union Attendance Center)67.670.7
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (Union County School District)67.268.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (West Union Attendance Center)88.595.9
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Union County School District)60.582.9
 22.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (West Union Attendance Center)68.379.4
 11.1%
   End of Course English II (Union County School District)5873.8
 15.8%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (West Union Attendance Center)81.387.6
 6.3%
   End of Course Biology (Union County School District)76.280.2
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (West Union Attendance Center)80.681.5
 0.9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Union County School District)7086.5
 16.5%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640659
 3%
African American815
 87.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1210
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White615629
 2.3%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%99.5%
 45.3%


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Yes! West Union Attendance Center is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 390 Mississippi alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 686 students attended West Union Attendance Center.

Students at West Union Attendance Center are 94% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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