Serving 448 students in grades 9, Rosa Scott School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rosa Scott School's student population of 448 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rosa Scott School is 0.56, 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)
82%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
29%
47%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rosa Scott School often compared to?
Rosa Scott Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown High School, Ridgeland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa Scott School?
The graduation rate of Rosa Scott School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rosa Scott School?
448 students attend Rosa Scott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rosa Scott School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Scott School?
Rosa Scott School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosa Scott School offer ?
Rosa Scott School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Rosa Scott School part of?
Rosa Scott School is part of Madison Co School Dist School District.
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