Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts's student population of 212 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is ranked within the bottom 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 Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is 0.04, 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
#760 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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 is Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts's ranking?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is ranked #760 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts?
212 students attend Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts offer ?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts part of?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District.
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