Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Middle School For The Deaf Secondary 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
76%
45%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ms School For The Deaf School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf Secondary?
The graduation rate of Middle School For The Deaf Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 84%.
How many students attend Middle School For The Deaf Secondary?
51 students attend Middle School For The Deaf Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Middle School For The Deaf Secondary students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School For The Deaf Secondary?
Middle School For The Deaf Secondary has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Deaf Secondary offer ?
Middle School For The Deaf Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Middle School For The Deaf Secondary part of?
Middle School For The Deaf Secondary is part of Ms School For The Deaf School District.
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