The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students (09-10)
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)7%
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
2%
Black
(09-10)42%
50%
White
(09-10)46%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
61%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Michel 6th Grade?
330 students attend Michel 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Michel 6th Grade students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Michel 6th Grade offer ?
Michel 6th Grade offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Michel 6th Grade part of?
Michel 6th Grade is part of Biloxi Public School District.
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