Needs Improvement
#818 of 863 schools in MS
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Elementary School · Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Clarksdale, MS
A Clarksdale Municipal School Dist elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1088, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirkpatrick Health /wellness score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kirkpatrick Health /wellness sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,273
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale CollegiateCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–7 | 0.1 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Booker T Washington Intern. StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 207 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 52.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is listed in CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is a public elementary school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirkpatrick Health /wellness
What grades does Kirkpatrick Health /wellness serve?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirkpatrick Health /wellness rank in MS?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness ranks #818 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirkpatrick Health /wellness has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness a charter school?
No, Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness a Title I school?
No, Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
100.0% of students at Kirkpatrick Health /wellness qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (662) 627-8588
- Area population (ZIP 38614)
- 16,384
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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