Solomon Magnet School 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 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (13-14)
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(13-14)n/a
3%
Black
(13-14)98%
49%
White
(13-14)2%
45%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
89%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Solomon Magnet School?
672 students attend Solomon Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Solomon Magnet School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What school district is Solomon Magnet School part of?
Solomon Magnet School is part of Greenville Public Schools.
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