Alexander Junior High School serves 441 students in grades 7-8.
Alexander Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alexander Junior High School's student population of 441 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
69%
47%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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 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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