Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Tel:
(662) 627-8560
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy serves 392 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (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 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is 0.12, 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 | #800 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 94% | 48% |
| White | 4% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarksdale Municipal School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heidelberg School Math & Science (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clarksdale Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ Grades: 9 | 172 students
0.6 miles
301 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8570 0.6 9 172 - Clarksdale Heidelberg School Math & Science Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 286 students
0.8 miles
801 Maple Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8577 0.8 PK-4 286 - Clarksdale Kirkpatrick Health /wellness Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
1.0 miles
1101 Smith Street
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8588 1.0 PK-4 273 - Clarksdale Booker T Washington Intern. Studies Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 270 students
1.3 miles
135 Washington Ave.
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8567 1.3 PK-4 270 - Clarksdale Clarksdale High School Grades: 10-12 | 502 students
1.5 miles
1101 Wildcat Drive
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8530 1.5 10-12 502
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