Roger Amos Mcmurtry School vs. Biloxi Junior High School
Should you attend Roger Amos Mcmurtry School or Biloxi Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Roger Amos Mcmurtry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Biloxi Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 881 students in grades 7-8, Biloxi Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-8
Total Students
21 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#219 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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61%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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69%
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Graduation Rate
<50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
4
405
Grade 8 Students
5
464
Grade 9 Students
5
-
Grade 10 Students
3
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
1
-
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
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4%
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% Hispanic
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17%
% Black
29%
34%
% White
71%
41%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
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4%
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Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
34%
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