Serving 321 students in grades 6-8, Robert Lewis Magnet School 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 was 44% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)36%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Lewis Magnet School's ranking?
Robert Lewis Magnet School is ranked #611 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Robert Lewis Magnet School?
321 students attend Robert Lewis Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Robert Lewis Magnet School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Lewis Magnet School?
Robert Lewis Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Lewis Magnet School offer ?
Robert Lewis Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Robert Lewis Magnet School part of?
Robert Lewis Magnet School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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