Wa Higgins Middle School Academy, MS
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 8Ungraded Offered
1749 Chestnut Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8550
How Wa Higgins Middle School Academy Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score3
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Wa Higgins Middle School Academy
355Students
100%Low-Income Students
47Teachers
8 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 51% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 49% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 50% | 20% | 17% |
| Ungraded | 1% | 3% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97% | 49% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 44% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 4% | 22% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Wa Higgins Middle School Academy
17%Math Proficiency
17%Reading Proficiency
17%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 17% | 41% | 50% |
| Male | 17% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 20% | 39% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 14% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16% | 29% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 17% | 33% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Wa Higgins Middle School Academy
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
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Location Map
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