Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ms School For The Blind 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ms School For The Blind's student population of 41 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms School For The Blind 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 Ms School For The Blind is 0.55, 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
#549 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
63%
47%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
14%
8%
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 Ms School For The Blind's ranking?
Ms School For The Blind is ranked #549 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ms School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Ms School For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ms School For The Blind?
41 students attend Ms School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ms School For The Blind students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms School For The Blind?
Ms School For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ms School For The Blind offer ?
Ms School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ms School For The Blind part of?
Ms School For The Blind is part of Ms Schls For The Deaf And The Blind School District.
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