Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Houlka Attendance Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
38%
47%
White
53%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chickasaw County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houlka Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Houlka Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Houlka Attendance Center?
479 students attend Houlka Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Houlka Attendance Center students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houlka Attendance Center?
Houlka Attendance Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houlka Attendance Center offer ?
Houlka Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houlka Attendance Center part of?
Houlka Attendance Center is part of Chickasaw County School District.
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