Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Earl Travillion 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Travillion Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Earl Travillion Attendance Center's student population of 263 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Earl Travillion Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl Travillion Attendance Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
5%
Black
67%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Travillion Attendance Center's ranking?
Earl Travillion Attendance Center is ranked #615 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Earl Travillion Attendance Center often compared to?
Earl Travillion Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like York Middle School, Lewisville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Earl Travillion Attendance Center?
263 students attend Earl Travillion Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Earl Travillion Attendance Center students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Travillion Attendance Center?
Earl Travillion Attendance Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Earl Travillion Attendance Center offer ?
Earl Travillion Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Earl Travillion Attendance Center part of?
Earl Travillion Attendance Center is part of Forrest County School District.
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