Serving 152 students in grades 7-8, Philadelphia 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
75%
47%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Middle School?
152 students attend Philadelphia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Philadelphia Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philadelphia Middle School?
Philadelphia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Middle School offer ?
Philadelphia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Philadelphia Middle School part of?
Philadelphia Middle School is part of Philadelphia Public School District.
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