Alexander Junior High School

713 Beauregard Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 441 students in grades 7-8, Alexander Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alexander Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Alexander Junior High School's student population of 441 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
441 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Alexander Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Junior High School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#393 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
37%
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30%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
4%
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Black
69%
47%
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White
26%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander Junior High School's ranking?
Alexander Junior High School is ranked #393 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Alexander Junior High School?
441 students attend Alexander Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Alexander Junior High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Junior High School?
Alexander Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Junior High School offer ?
Alexander Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alexander Junior High School part of?
Alexander Junior High School is part of Brookhaven School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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