Oakhurst Intermediate Academy serves 294 students in grades 5-6.
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy's student population of 294 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
294 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
1%
4%

Black
96%
48%

White
3%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakhurst Intermediate Academy's ranking?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is ranked #763 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
294 students attend Oakhurst Intermediate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oakhurst Intermediate Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakhurst Intermediate Academy offer ?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Oakhurst Intermediate Academy part of?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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