Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Inverness School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inverness School's student population of 126 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Inverness School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
5%
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%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Inverness School?
126 students attend Inverness School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Inverness School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inverness School?
Inverness School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Inverness School offer ?
Inverness School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Inverness School part of?
Inverness School is part of Sunflower Cty Consolidated School District.
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