Heidelberg School Math & Science
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(662) 627-8577
Heidelberg School Math & Science serves 286 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Heidelberg School Math & Science places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Heidelberg School Math & Science's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 286 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Heidelberg School Math & Science is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Heidelberg School Math & Science is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #594 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 96% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarksdale Municipal School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Heidelberg School Math & Science is Clarksdale High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Coahoma County Jr/sr High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarksdale Kirkpatrick Health /wellness Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 273 students10
0.6 miles
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588 0.6 PK-4 273 - Clarksdale Clarksdale High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 502 students10
0.8 miles
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530 0.8 10-12 502 - Clarksdale Coahoma County Jr/sr High School Math: 7% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 479 students10
0.8 miles
1535 Lee Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378 0.8 7-12 479 - Clarksdale Oakhurst Intermediate Academy Math: 10% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 392 students10
0.8 miles
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560 0.8 5-6 392 - Clarksdale Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ Math: 15-19% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9 | 172 students
1.2 miles
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570 1.2 9 172
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