Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kirkpatrick Health /wellness 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness 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 Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
94%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness's ranking?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is ranked #713 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kirkpatrick Health /wellness often compared to?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellnessis often viewed alongside schools like Heidelberg School Math & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
251 students attend Kirkpatrick Health /wellness.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kirkpatrick Health /wellness students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirkpatrick Health /wellness offer ?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness part of?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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