Roger Amos Mcmurtry School serves 23 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School's student population of 23 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
39%
47%
White
57%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
The graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
23 students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School students are White, 39% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offer ?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School part of?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is part of Roger Amos Mcmurtry Adm School District.
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