Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heidelberg School Math & Science 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
3%
42%
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%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #719 out of 795 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Heidelberg School Math & Science?
198 students attend Heidelberg School Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Heidelberg School Math & Science students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heidelberg School Math & Science?
Heidelberg School Math & Science has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heidelberg School Math & Science offer ?
Heidelberg School Math & Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heidelberg School Math & Science part of?
Heidelberg School Math & Science is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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