D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Tunica Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 690 SCHOOL STREET, Tunica, MS 38676
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C
Students gain 0.66 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
A
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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
321
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.66 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% 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 +13 points better 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 proficiency27% (−12 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 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
Black27%27%reading -7 pts, math -8 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts29th 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 690 SCHOOL STREET
City Tunica
ZIP Code 38676
District 2804290
NCES School ID 280429001185
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38676

Understanding the community around Tunica Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,880
Per Capita Income $19,599
Poverty Rate 18.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 80.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,700
Median Rent $838
Owner-Occupied 51.4%
Renter-Occupied 48.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tunica Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.4%
Two or More Races 2.8%
White 1.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 321
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tunica Elementary School?
Tunica Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Tunica Elementary School?
Tunica Elementary School has 321 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Tunica Elementary School serve?
Tunica Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tunica Elementary School receive per student?
Tunica Elementary School receives $15,968 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tunica Elementary School in 38676 ▼
Avg Home Value
$145,228
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
48.6%

Other Schools in 38676

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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