Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School's student population of 266 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student. Every need.
School Rankings
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School's ranking?
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School is ranked #714 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School?
266 students attend Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School?
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School offer ?
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School part of?
Kirkpatrick Health And Wellness Magnet School is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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