Serving 143 students in grades 8-9, Natchez Freshman Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natchez Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Natchez Freshman Academy's student population of 143 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Natchez Freshman Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
89%
47%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Natchez Freshman Academy often compared to?
Natchez Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Natchez Early College@co-lin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natchez Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Natchez Freshman Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Natchez Freshman Academy?
143 students attend Natchez Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Natchez Freshman Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natchez Freshman Academy?
Natchez Freshman Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Natchez Freshman Academy offer ?
Natchez Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Natchez Freshman Academy part of?
Natchez Freshman Academy is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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