Inverness School

1101 Oak Street
Inverness, MS 38753
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Inverness School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Inverness School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Inverness School's student population of 126 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
126 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Inverness School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Inverness School is 0.13, 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
This School
State Level (MS)
#567 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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15-19%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Inverness School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
93%
47%
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White
5%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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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 Inverness School's ranking?
Inverness School is ranked #567 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Inverness School?
126 students attend Inverness School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Inverness School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inverness School?
Inverness School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Inverness School offer ?
Inverness School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Inverness School part of?
Inverness School is part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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