Best Public Schools in Burnsville, MS

Burnsville, Mississippi is home to a single school, Burnsville Elementary, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 447 students. The school is part of the Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District, which is ranked 42 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Burnsville Elementary does not appear to be a standout school in the state, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 206 and 266 out of 383-390 elementary schools and a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's academic performance is mixed. In English Language Arts, some grade levels perform above the district and state averages, while others perform below. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates vary significantly across grade levels, with some grades performing above the district and state, and others performing significantly below. The school's Science proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages.

Additionally, Burnsville Elementary faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and a relatively low-income student population, with 75.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which could be a potential strength. Overall, the data suggests that Burnsville Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the inconsistencies in academic performance and the high chronic absenteeism rate, in order to improve the school's overall outcomes.