Mount Olive Attendance Center

Summary:

Mount Olive Attendance Center is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Mount Olive, Mississippi, with a student population of 333 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, low test scores, and inconsistent academic performance compared to nearby schools.

Over 99% of Mount Olive Attendance Center's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Across multiple grade levels and subject areas, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 23.3%, compared to the state average of 42%. However, the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 10.6 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to the nearby Taylorsville Attendance Center and Mize Attendance Center, both part of the Smith County School District, Mount Olive Attendance Center generally underperforms on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Mize Attendance Center's 8th-grade Math proficiency rate was 88.5%, compared to 50% at Mount Olive Attendance Center. Despite the low academic performance, Mount Olive Attendance Center spends a relatively high amount per student, at $10,490 in the 2018-2019 school year, suggesting that additional resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 301 South 4th Street
       Mount Olive, MS  39119


(601) 797-3939

District: Covington County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
301st of 390 Mississippi Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,462 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.3%
White:
26.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Mount Olive Attendance Center ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mount Olive Attendance Center ranks worse than 76.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mount Olive Attendance Center ranks worse than 68.4% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mount Olive Attendance Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.3%), White (26%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Olive Attendance Center is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Mount Olive Attendance Center employs 33.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Olive Attendance Center is $15,462.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Olive Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Olive Attendance Center 202nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Mount Olive Attendance Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Olive Attendance Center 156th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Mount Olive Attendance Center in the ranking list.)

Covington County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington County School District 70th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 25.06 318th 394 19.3%
2009 32.76 283rd 392 27.8%
2010 19.68 354th 403 12.2%
2011 23.69 354th 418 15.3%
2012 5.96 411th 414 0.7%
2013 6.01 406th 408 0.5%
2014 13.14 368th 394 6.6%
2015 14.11 385th 402 4.2%
2016 27.69 291st 394 26.1%
2017 25.35 309th 406 23.9%
2018 19.24 343rd 404 15.1%
2019 34.90 263rd 397 33.8%
2021 34.19 241st 381 36.7%
2022 21.14 302nd 382 20.9%
2023 38.40 243rd 377 35.5%
2024 26.06 301st 390 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 28.34 186th 244 23.8%
2009 24.04 189th 247 23.5%
2010 12.92 235th 255 7.8%
2011 19.43 239th 264 9.5%
2012 13.70 249th 270 7.8%
2013 16.68 235th 269 12.6%
2014 19.74 226th 264 14.4%
2015 13.18 248th 266 6.8%
2016 18.21 218th 260 16.2%
2017 14.30 235th 272 13.6%
2018 17.55 209th 252 17.1%
2019 31.24 180th 264 31.8%
2021 22.61 191st 257 25.7%
2022 24.42 193rd 257 24.9%
2023 24.89 179th 243 26.3%
2024 24.04 202nd 264 23.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.22 170th 232 26.7%
2005 52.82 123rd 232 47.0%
2006 44.48 146th 232 37.1%
2007 41.39 158th 232 31.9%
2008 21.76 195th 235 17.0%
2009 50.86 125th 235 46.8%
2010 26.41 186th 235 20.9%
2011 40.23 158th 244 35.2%
2012 24.56 190th 241 21.2%
2013 21.88 194th 238 18.5%
2014 56.55 96th 236 59.3%
2015 15.28 189th 226 16.4%
2016 37.46 147th 231 36.4%
2017 28.53 166th 237 30.0%
2018 28.60 165th 233 29.2%
2019 18.42 194th 233 16.7%
2021 22.27 175th 231 24.2%
2022 21.54 184th 228 19.3%
2023 30.30 159th 226 29.6%
2024 32.75 156th 228 31.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Mount Olive Attendance Center Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 28, 2018

Open Quote Bullying is ignored, the teachers actually take up for the bullys.The education is very basic,it is difficult for gifted students to excell here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 287 365 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 305 367 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1992 271 378 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1993 259 369 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 244 356 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 244 354 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 244 354 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 224 358 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 208 343 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1999 206 349 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 203 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 188 337 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 168 324 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 168 324 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 182 316 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 186 305 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 176 319 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2007 162 307 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 166 353 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 155 315 3 0 0 1 0 0 474
2010 163 305 2 2 0 1 1 0 474
2011 189 308 2 4 1 1 2 0 507
2012 167 294 2 4 0 2 3 0 472
2013 149 255 2 1 0 1 9 0 417
2014 175 224 3 0 0 0 5 0 407
2015 189 221 3 0 0 0 11 0 424
2016 191 233 3 1 0 0 13 0 441
2017 185 229 5 1 0 0 14 0 434
2018 186 246 6 0 0 0 14 0 452
2019 165 247 5 3 0 0 11 0 431
2020 133 220 3 6 0 0 7 0 369
2021 121 231 3 3 0 0 7 0 365
2022 123 220 3 5 0 1 7 0 359
2023 95 216 5 4 0 0 13 0 333
2024 85 220 6 2 0 0 14 0 327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 652 37.0 17.6 n/a
1991 672 40.4 16.6 n/a
1992 649 40.4 16.0 59
1993 628 37.7 16.7 56.4
1994 600 39.9 15.0 58.5
1995 599 38.2 15.7 59.1
1996 599 38.2 15.7 59.1
1997 582 37.7 15.4 60
1998 551 37.6 14.7 61.5
1999 556 35.8 15.5 73.7
2000 555 34.0 16.3 75
2001 525 33.8 15.5 76
2002 493 34.1 14.5 79.1
2003 493 34.1 14.5 79.1
2004 499 36.2 13.8 93
2005 492 33.2 14.8 89
2006 497 31.9 15.6 93.4
2007 470 28.8 16.3 91.7
2008 521 34.4 15.1 89.1
2009 474 32.2 14.7 90.7
2010 474 33.1 14.3 87.8
2011 507 34.2 14.8 83.6
2012 472 33.8 13.9 85.2
2013 417 34.9 11.9 87.3
2014 407 35.5 11.4 91.4
2015 424 33.0 12.8 89.2
2016 441 30.0 14.7 91.2
2017 434 28.1 15.4 92.4
2018 452 28.4 15.8 87.6
2019 431 30.5 14.0 92.3
2020 369 31.6 11.6 95.1
2021 365 34.8 10.4 99.2
2022 359 33.7 10.6 100
2023 333 36.0 9.2 100
2024 327 33.3 9.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 652 37.0 17.6 n/a
1991 672 40.4 16.6 n/a
1992 649 40.4 16.0 59
1993 628 37.7 16.7 56.4
1994 600 39.9 15.0 58.5
1995 599 38.2 15.7 59.1
1996 599 38.2 15.7 59.1
1997 582 37.7 15.4 60
1998 551 37.6 14.7 61.5
1999 556 35.8 15.5 73.7
2000 555 34.0 16.3 75
2001 525 33.8 15.5 76
2002 493 34.1 14.5 79.1
2003 493 34.1 14.5 79.1
2004 499 36.2 13.8 93
2005 492 33.2 14.8 89
2006 497 31.9 15.6 93.4
2007 470 28.8 16.3 91.7
2008 521 34.4 15.1 89.1
2009 474 32.2 14.7 90.7
2010 474 33.1 14.3 87.8
2011 507 34.2 14.8 83.6
2012 472 33.8 13.9 85.2
2013 417 34.9 11.9 87.3
2014 407 35.5 11.4 91.4
2015 424 33.0 12.8 89.2
2016 441 30.0 14.7 91.2
2017 434 28.1 15.4 92.4
2018 452 28.4 15.8 87.6
2019 431 30.5 14.0 92.3
2020 369 31.6 11.6 95.1
2021 365 34.8 10.4 99.2
2022 359 33.7 10.6 100
2023 333 36.0 9.2 100
2024 327 33.3 9.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Olive Attendance Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,675
2018 $10,490
2019 $12,671
2020 $13,743
2021 $14,140
2022 $15,462

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Olive Attendance Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 377 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 180th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 179th of 243 Middle schools
 5.5%
Ranks 194th of 233 High schoolsRanks 159th of 226 High schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)44.441.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)42.750.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)33.370.5
 37.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)37.666
 28.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)31.363.1
 31.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)45.859.8
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)40.663.2
 22.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)45.460.9
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)25.840
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)35.550.3
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)16.128
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)20.743.5
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Mount Olive Attendance Center)61.352
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Covington County School District)44.765.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)30.812.5
 18.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)22.337.5
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)30.816.7
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)31.839.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)30.824.1
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)21.527.6
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)23.144.8
 21.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)33.638.7
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Olive Attendance Center)18.232
 13.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)24.635.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mount Olive Attendance Center)5032
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)26.930.5
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Mount Olive Attendance Center)34.840
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Covington County School District)29.645.2
 15.6%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Mount Olive Attendance Center)2070.4
 50.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Covington County School District)39.357
 17.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Mount Olive Attendance Center)23.334.8
 11.5%
   End of Course English II (Covington County School District)34.135.9
 1.8%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Mount Olive Attendance Center)43.748.1
 4.4%
   End of Course Biology (Covington County School District)43.148.8
 5.7%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mount Olive Attendance Center)41.950
 8.1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Covington County School District)32.553.4
 20.9%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431333
 22.7%
African American247216
 12.6%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White16595
 42.4%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.3%100%
 7.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Mount Olive Attendance Center.

Mount Olive Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Mississippi alternative schools.

Students at Mount Olive Attendance Center are 67% African American, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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