D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Topeka Tilton Attendance Center

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 853 Highway 27 South, Monticello, MS 39654
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.56 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
284
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.56 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −28 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 proficiency45% (+6 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+15 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
White47%62%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts56th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +5 pts, math -23 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income37%52%reading +7 pts, math +14 pts79th 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 853 Highway 27 South
City Monticello
ZIP Code 39654
District 2802490
NCES School ID 280249000485
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39654

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,093
Per Capita Income $22,622
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
High School or Higher 80.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $114,100
Median Rent $734
Owner-Occupied 73.7%
Renter-Occupied 26.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Topeka Tilton Attendance Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.5%
Black 12.0%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 284
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Topeka Tilton Attendance Center?
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Topeka Tilton Attendance Center?
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center has 284 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does Topeka Tilton Attendance Center serve?
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Topeka Tilton Attendance Center receive per student?
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center receives $12,195 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Topeka Tilton Attendance Center in 39654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$117,800
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
26.3%

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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