Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Chastain 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Chastain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chastain Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chastain Middle School is ranked #756 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Chastain Middle School often compared to?
Chastain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Chastain Middle School?
499 students attend Chastain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chastain Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chastain Middle School?
Chastain Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chastain Middle School offer ?
Chastain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chastain Middle School part of?
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