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3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Coahoma County
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PH: (662) 624-9424

  • Grades 9-12
  • 305 students
  • 1 school

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 MCT Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 2 through 8 in reading, language arts and math.
  • The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 SATP Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 91% in 2007.

English II
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for English II was 77% in 2007.

Biology I
 78% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 79% (2004)
The state average for Biology I was 92% in 2007.

Writing - Informative Essay
 94% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing - Informative Essay was 99% in 2007.

U.S. History
 87% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course.
  • Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school.
  • The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 161921
Graduating class of 2004 151921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 141921
Graduating class of 2005 151920
Graduating class of 2004 151920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 151821
Graduating class of 2005 151821
Graduating class of 2004 151821

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 161921
Graduating class of 2005 151921
Graduating class of 2004 141921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 151921
Graduating class of 2005 171921
Graduating class of 2004 151921
1Source: MS Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200653%
Graduating class of 200535%
Graduating class of 200443%
Source: MS Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1416
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic100%51%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program99%70%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,823$7,572
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%59%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration11%11%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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