Hunt Intermediate School serves 319 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Hunt Intermediate School?
319 students attend Hunt Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hunt Intermediate School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunt Intermediate School?
Hunt Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hunt Intermediate School offer ?
Hunt Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Hunt Intermediate School part of?
Hunt Intermediate School is part of Columbus Municipal School District.
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