Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District

526 S Choctaw Street, Po Box 1088
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,108 students in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,108 Students
444,073 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
31,681 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MS)
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and public school graduation rate of MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2,031 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
96%
47%
# White Students
39 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
2%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
150
33,753
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
32,707
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
31,675
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
31,584
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
32,263
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
33,326
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
32,354
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
35,965
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
36,483
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
36
6,902

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,309 is higher than the state median of $11,593. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,902 is higher than the state median of $11,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$23 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$23 MM
This chart display total spending of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,309
$11,593
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,902
$11,674
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District Public Schools (2023-24)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksdale High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530
Grades: 10-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8605
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Math: 4% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8560
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Heidelberg School Math & Science
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1806 Sunflower
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567
Grades: PK-4
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Keen Voc
Vocational School
1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ
Math: 10-14%
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570
Grades: 9
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,108 students.
What is the rank of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District is ranked #131 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
96% of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District?
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,902 is higher than the state median of $11,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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