Serving 422 students in grades 9, Rosa Scott School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rosa Scott School's student population of 422 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rosa Scott School is 0.55, 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)
82%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
74%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rosa Scott School often compared to?
Rosa Scott Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa Scott School?
The graduation rate of Rosa Scott School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rosa Scott School?
422 students attend Rosa Scott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rosa Scott School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Scott School?
Rosa Scott School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rosa Scott School offer ?
Rosa Scott School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Rosa Scott School part of?
Rosa Scott School is part of Madison Co School District.
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