C
Below Average
54/100

Dorsey Attendance Center

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1 Dorsey School Road, Fulton, MS 38843
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
224
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 35th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (+1 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (+1 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts21st percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading +0 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1 Dorsey School Road
City Fulton
ZIP Code 38843
District 2802100
NCES School ID 280210000356
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38843

Understanding the community around Dorsey Attendance Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,083
Per Capita Income $28,004
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $132,500
Median Rent $784
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
View full data for ZIP 38843 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dorsey Attendance Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.3%
Black 24.1%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 224
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dorsey Attendance Center?
Dorsey Attendance Center has 224 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Dorsey Attendance Center serve?
Dorsey Attendance Center serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dorsey Attendance Center receive per student?
Dorsey Attendance Center receives $10,667 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dorsey Attendance Center in 38843 ▼
Avg Home Value
$166,908
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+15.9%
% Renters
23.6%

Other Schools in 38843

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026