Long Creek Elementary School

Long Creek Attendance Center is an elementary school located in Sallis, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 211 students. It is part of the Attala County School District, which is ranked 37 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating. However, Long Creek Attendance Center has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 2-star rating in the most recent school year.

The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.6% to 31.4% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Long Creek Attendance Center's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to the state averages of 49.4% and 53.3%, respectively. Furthermore, 100% of students at Long Creek Attendance Center are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Long Creek Attendance Center to nearby schools, such as Camden Elementary in the Madison County School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. Camden Elementary consistently outperforms Long Creek Attendance Center in test scores and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The low student-teacher ratio at Long Creek Attendance Center, ranging from 9.3 to 11.4 over the past few years, could be an asset if the school can effectively leverage this resource to provide more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds will be crucial for Long Creek Attendance Center to improve and provide a high-quality education for its students.