Below Average
#767 of 863 schools in MS
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Middle School · Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Clarksdale, MS
A Clarksdale Municipal School Dist middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1088, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 31% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 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
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Oakhurst Intermediate Academy 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
Powered by
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
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clarksdale Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is listed in CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is a public middle school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 205 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakhurst Intermediate Academy
What grades does Oakhurst Intermediate Academy serve?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakhurst Intermediate Academy rank in MS?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy ranks #767 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Oakhurst Intermediate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oakhurst Intermediate Academy a charter school?
No, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakhurst Intermediate Academy a Title I school?
No, Oakhurst Intermediate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakhurst Intermediate Academy?
100.0% of students at Oakhurst Intermediate Academy 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (662) 627-8560
- 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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.