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Topeka - Tilton School

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Topeka - Tilton School ranks 162 nd of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Topeka Tilton Attendance Center is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Monticello, Mississippi, part of the Lawrence County School District. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, where students achieved 89.3% and 78.6% proficiency, respectively, outperforming district and state averages. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% to 31.0% in recent years, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Pike Elementary School and Monticello Elementary School, Topeka Tilton Attendance Center stands out for its stronger academic performance in 3rd grade ELA and Math. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are similar to the other schools in the region. Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from a high of 94th in 2015-2016 to 226th in 2023-2024, suggesting that it may be struggling to maintain its competitive edge compared to other elementary schools in Mississippi.

Overall, Topeka Tilton Attendance Center faces a mix of strengths and challenges. While its academic performance in certain grade levels is commendable, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic challenges suggest that addressing these issues will be crucial for the school's long-term success. Providing support to students from low-income families and improving attendance could help the school continue to improve and provide a high-quality education to its students.

298

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,563

Per pupil spending ?

80.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654

(601) 587-2367

District: Lawrence County School District

Students who attend Topeka - Tilton School usually attend:

High:

Lawrence County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

African American:

13.1%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2024 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 58th (2025) from a 42nd-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Mississippi median (58th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg43%

Mississippi avg51%

Elementary school

162^nd of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

174^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 58 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Lawrence County School District

75^th of 130Lawrence County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	162 of 383	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.2	226 of 390	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	164 of 377	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.4	211 of 382	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	218 of 381	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.3	167 of 397	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	132 of 404	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.6	106 of 406	73.9%	★★★★☆
2016	72.2	94 of 394	76.1%	★★★★☆
2015	68.9	108 of 402	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	81.2	52 of 394	86.8%	★★★★☆
2013	76.4	88 of 408	78.4%	★★★★☆
2012	84.2	51 of 414	87.7%	★★★★☆
2011	83.6	49 of 418	88.3%	★★★★☆
2010	76.8	76 of 403	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	80.9	58 of 392	85.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.5	53 of 394	86.5%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	34.1	174 of 266	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	171 of 264	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.5	122 of 243	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.7	153 of 257	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	134 of 257	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.8	57 of 264	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	56.1	110 of 252	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.2	63 of 272	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	77.7	48 of 260	81.5%	★★★★☆
2015	88.7	20 of 266	92.5%	★★★★★
2014	80.3	37 of 264	86.0%	★★★★☆
2013	61.1	110 of 269	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.9	55 of 270	79.6%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	45 of 264	83.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.5	47 of 255	81.6%	★★★★☆
2009	73.0	55 of 247	77.7%	★★★★☆
2008	77.3	43 of 244	82.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science63%+3 vs state

English Language Arts48%~ state avg

Mathematics44%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Topeka - Tilton School	Public	K-8	853 Highway 27 South	Monticello	39654	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 587-2367	298	24	12.4	80.2%	245 (82.2%)	39 (13.1%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	58.3	162^nd of 383 public elementary schools	57.7%		43.2	226^th of 390 public elementary schools	42.1%	64	89.3	48.5	58.6	46.2	21.9	26.9	78.6	45.7	39.3	38.4	25.0	42.3	75.0	50.0	$13,563
Monticello Elementary	Public	K-5	957 W McPherson Drive	Monticello	39654	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 587-7609	397	32	12.3	76.3%	174 (43.8%)	190 (47.9%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	13.5	352^nd of 383 public elementary schools	8.1%		20.5	326^th of 390 public elementary schools	16.4%	26	29.1	27.8	38.2				32.3	18.1	14.5				41.8		$12,020
North Pike Elementary School	Public	K-4	1052 Jaguar Trail	Summit	39666	Pike County	North Pike Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 276-2646	781	50	15.5	70.9%	375 (48.0%)	365 (46.7%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.7%)	60.4	153^rd of 383 public elementary schools	60.1%		51.7	195^th of 390 public elementary schools	50.0%	42	51.3	53.5					57.4	59.2							$9,685
Tylertown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	813 Ball Avenue	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 876-0066	395	27	14.9		59 (14.9%)	223 (56.5%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (25.8%)								(n/a)	10.9						32.6								$11,300

Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka - Tilton School

What is the racial makeup of Topeka - Tilton School?

Students at Topeka - Tilton School are 82% White, 13% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Topeka - Tilton School attend?

Students who attend Topeka - Tilton School usually go on to attend:

High : Lawrence County High School

How many students attend Topeka - Tilton School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Topeka - Tilton School.

What district is Topeka - Tilton School in?

Lawrence County School District

Is Topeka - Tilton School a good school?

Topeka - Tilton School ranks 162^nd of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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