Natchez Early College Academy
Natchez Early College Academy serves 157 students in grades 9-12.
Natchez Early College Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Natchez Early College Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Natchez Early College Academy's student population of 157 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Natchez Early College Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Natchez Early College Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #306 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 91% | 48% |
| White | 6% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natchez-Adams School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Natchez Early College Academy is Natchez Freshman Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert Lewis Magnet School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joseph L Frazier Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Natchez Natchez Freshman Academy Reading: ≥50% Grades: 9 | 181 students
0.0 miles
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941 0 9 181 - Natchez Career And Technology Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902 0.2 n/a n/a - Natchez Central School Alternative School
0.7 miles
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2941 0.7 n/a n/a - Natchez Joseph L Frazier Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 522 students10
1.4 miles
1445 George F. West Boulevard
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2885 1.4 K-5 522 - Natchez Robert Lewis Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 390 students10
1.5 miles
1221 Martin Luther King Street
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2926 1.5 6-8 390
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