Serving 94 students inquire with school, Harrison Co Child Development Cen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison Co Child Development Cen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrison Co Child Development Cen's student population of 94 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison Co Child Development Cen is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
38%
47%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
94 students attend Harrison Co Child Development Cen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Harrison Co Child Development Cen students are White, 38% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Co Child Development Cen?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What school district is Harrison Co Child Development Cen part of?
Harrison Co Child Development Cen is part of Harrison Co School District.
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