Morgantown College Prep Academy (Closed 2018)

101 Cottage Home Dr.
Natchez, MS 39120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 274 students in grades 6-8, Morgantown College Prep Academy 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 11% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(16-17)
11%
37%
(16-17)
13%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
91%
45%
White
8%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Morgantown College Prep Academy?
274 students attend Morgantown College Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Morgantown College Prep Academy students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgantown College Prep Academy?
Morgantown College Prep Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morgantown College Prep Academy offer ?
Morgantown College Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morgantown College Prep Academy part of?
Morgantown College Prep Academy is part of Natchez-Adams School District.

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