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5.1 avg / 10

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist School District

School District · Clarksdale, Mississippi

Students: 1,889
Teachers (FTE): 133

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,773

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#131 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,773

+$2,161 vs Mississippi median

District size

1,889 students

Typical than Mississippi median

About Clarksdale Municipal School Dist

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is a Clarksdale, Mississippi school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,889 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $14,773 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Clarksdale Municipal School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 16.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 16.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Clarksdale
Total Enrollment
1,889
Teachers (FTE)
133
Child Poverty Rate
0.5%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

The average composite rating for Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist spends $14,773 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is the highest-rated school in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist?

Across schools in Clarksdale Municipal School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 16.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Clarksdale Municipal School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Clarksdale Municipal School Dist has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
18.4%
ELA Proficiency
16.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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