Clarksdale Municipal School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 9 public schools in Clarksdale Municipal School District, serving 2,624 students.
- Public school in Clarksdale Municipal School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
- The top ranked public schools in Clarksdale Municipal School District are Kirkpatrick Health /wellness, Heidelberg School Math & Science and Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Mississippi public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Clarksdale Municipal School District |
| School District Website | http://www.cmsdschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (662)627-8500 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,068 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,624 Students | 480,718 Students |
| # of Teachers | 178 Teachers | 31,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Clarksdale Municipal School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 64% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 35% |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 12 Students | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 14 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 2,521 Students | 232,162 Students |
| % Black Students | 96% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 69 Students | 211,371 Students |
| % White Students | 3% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 8 Students | 10,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 80 | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 208 | 36,264 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 205 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 228 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 221 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 230 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 200 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 192 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 195 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 188 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 172 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 168 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 144 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 182 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 11 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,698 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,995. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,536 is less than the state average of $10,910. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $31 MM | $21 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,698 | $10,995 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,536 | $10,910 |
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Clarksdale Municipal School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Booker T Washington Intern. Studies Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%135 Washington Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8567
Grades: PK-4 | 270 students
- Carl Keen Vocational Vocational School1050 Walnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8580
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Clarksdale High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 16%
Rank: Bottom 50%1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8530
Grades: 10-12 | 502 students
- Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%871 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8605
Grades: PK-4 | 346 students
- Heidelberg School Math & Science Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank: Bottom 50%801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8577
Grades: PK-4 | 286 students
- Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ Math: 15-19%301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8570
Grades: 9 | 172 students
- Kirkpatrick Health /wellness Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank: Bottom 50%1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8588
Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
- Oakhurst Intermediate Academy Math: 10% | Reading: 14%
Rank: Bottom 50%120 West Second Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8560
Grades: 5-6 | 392 students
- W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy Math: 9% | Reading: 14%
Rank: Bottom 50%1749 Chestnut Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)627-8550
Grades: 7-8 | 383 students
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