Serving 171 students in grades 9,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 0.06, 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)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
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)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
The graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
171 students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offer ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ part of?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District.
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