School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students (08-09)
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
2%
Black
(08-09)96%
50%
White
(08-09)4%
46%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
88%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kate Griffin Junior High School?
420 students attend Kate Griffin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kate Griffin Junior High School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Kate Griffin Junior High School offer ?
Kate Griffin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Kate Griffin Junior High School part of?
Kate Griffin Junior High School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.
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