W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy
School Overview
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy is a public Magnet school located in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It is a school in Clarksdale Municipal School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 383 students through grade 7 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 28 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 383 students are attending W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy. By gender, there are 184 and 199 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 10 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 28 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 89.3% of teachers are certified. 60.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 28 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25 | 89.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 10.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 17.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 21.4% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 383 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 4 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,847 Households |
| Population | 15,316 |
| Male | 7,195 |
| Female | 8,539 |
| Child Population | 5,478 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,186 Units |
| Average House Value | $65,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $599 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.90% |
| Average Household Income | $30,223 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.39% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Clarksdale Municipal School District
In Clarksdale Municipal School District, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CLARKSDALE, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in CLARKSDALE, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.