Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Joel E Smilow Collegiate 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joel E Smilow Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joel E Smilow Collegiate's student population of 582 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joel E Smilow Collegiate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joel E Smilow Collegiate is 0.04, 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
#727 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
98%
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%
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 Joel E Smilow Collegiate's ranking?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is ranked #727 out of 805 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Joel E Smilow Collegiate?
582 students attend Joel E Smilow Collegiate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Joel E Smilow Collegiate students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Joel E Smilow Collegiate offer ?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Joel E Smilow Collegiate part of?
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is part of Joel E Smilow Collegiate School District.
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