Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts

871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
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 (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤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:

School Overview

Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts's student population of 212 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
212 students
This chart display total students of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts by grade.

School Rankings

Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts 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 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#760 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts 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
19:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
98%
47%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
43%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MS.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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.

School Reviews

Review Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Quick Links