Serving 350 students in grades 5, Henderson Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)31%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
45%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
40%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Henderson Intermediate School?
350 students attend Henderson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Henderson Intermediate School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson Intermediate School?
Henderson Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henderson Intermediate School offer ?
Henderson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Henderson Intermediate School part of?
Henderson Intermediate School is part of Starkville- Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.
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