Charles B Murphy School (Closed 2007)

6098 1st Avenue
Pearlington, MS 39572
Charles B Murphy School serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
4%
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Black
26%
47%
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White
74%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
12%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Charles B Murphy School?
100 students attend Charles B Murphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Charles B Murphy School students are White, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles B Murphy School?
Charles B Murphy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles B Murphy School offer ?
Charles B Murphy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles B Murphy School part of?
Charles B Murphy School is part of Hancock County School District.

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