West Bolivar District Middle 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
4%
Black
(19-20)96%
48%
White
(19-20)2%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
68%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend West Bolivar District Middle School?
177 students attend West Bolivar District Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Bolivar District Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does West Bolivar District Middle School offer ?
West Bolivar District Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Bolivar District Middle School part of?
West Bolivar District Middle School is part of West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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