Roger Amos Mcmurtry School serves 21 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Roger Amos Mcmurtry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Roger Amos Mcmurtry School's student population of 21 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
29%
47%
White
71%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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 schools are Roger Amos Mcmurtry School often compared to?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biloxi Junior High School, Biloxi High School, West Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
The graduation rate of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
21 students attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School students are White, and 29% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger Amos Mcmurtry School?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offer ?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Roger Amos Mcmurtry School part of?
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School is part of Roger Amos Mcmurtry Adm School District.
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