Serving 89 students in grades 6-8, Moorhead 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sunflower Cty Consolidated School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Moorhead Middle School?
89 students attend Moorhead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Moorhead Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moorhead Middle School?
Moorhead Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moorhead Middle School offer ?
Moorhead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moorhead Middle School part of?
Moorhead Middle School is part of Sunflower Cty Consolidated School District.
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