Heidelberg School Math & Science serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Heidelberg School Math & Science 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 ≤5% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heidelberg School Math & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Heidelberg School Math & Science's student population of 214 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heidelberg School Math & Science 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 Heidelberg School Math & Science is 0.06, 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
#767 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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)
2%
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 Heidelberg School Math & Science's ranking?
Heidelberg School Math & Science is ranked #767 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Heidelberg School Math & Science often compared to?
Heidelberg School Math & Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Kirkpatrick Health /wellness by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Heidelberg School Math & Science?
214 students attend Heidelberg School Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heidelberg School Math & Science students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heidelberg School Math & Science?
Heidelberg School Math & Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heidelberg School Math & Science offer ?
Heidelberg School Math & Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Heidelberg School Math & Science part of?
Heidelberg School Math & Science is part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District.
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