Clarkdale Middle 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 was 48% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
4%
Black
(19-20)11%
48%
White
(19-20)85%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
33%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Clarkdale Middle School?
333 students attend Clarkdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Clarkdale Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Clarkdale Middle School offer ?
Clarkdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Clarkdale Middle School part of?
Clarkdale Middle School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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