Serving 269 students in grades 7-8, W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.A. HIGGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY's attendance zone covers the entire Clarksdale, MS school district, encompassing approximately 13.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies's student population of 269 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
42%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies's ranking?
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies is ranked #767 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies often compared to?
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Coahoma County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies?
269 students attend W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies students are Black, 42% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies?
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies offer ?
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies part of?
W.a. Higgins Academy Of Arts/international Studies is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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