Serving 120 students in grades 6-8, Ashland 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 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
120 students attend Ashland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ashland Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashland Middle School offer ?
Ashland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ashland Middle School part of?
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