Serving 281 students in grades 6-8, D. M. Smith Middle 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 12% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)13%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend D. M. Smith Middle School?
281 students attend D. M. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of D. M. Smith Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D. M. Smith Middle School?
D. M. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does D. M. Smith Middle School offer ?
D. M. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D. M. Smith Middle School part of?
D. M. Smith Middle School is part of Cleveland School District.
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