Serving 190 students in grades 9, Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ 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 80-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 9
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ's student population of 190 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
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%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
The graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
190 students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offer ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ part of?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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