The Belden Center serves 11 students in grades 5-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
36%
47%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend The Belden Center?
11 students attend The Belden Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Belden Center students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Belden Center?
The Belden Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Belden Center offer ?
The Belden Center offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is The Belden Center part of?
The Belden Center is part of Lee County School District.
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