Below Average
#773 of 863 schools in MS
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
Middle School · Clarksdale Municipal School Dist · Clarksdale, MS
A Clarksdale Municipal School Dist middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1088, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 16% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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
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Where W.a. Higgins Middle School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
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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
- #4 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
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is listed in CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Clarksdale Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #773 of 863 schools in MS.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
What grades does W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy serve?
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy?
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy rank in MS?
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy ranks #773 of 863 schools in MS.
What is W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy?
100.0% of students at W.a. Higgins Middle School 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (662) 627-8550
- 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
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