The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students (09-10)
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)99%
50%
White
(09-10)1%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
87%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sunflower County Consolidate School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cassie Pennington Junior High School?
213 students attend Cassie Pennington Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cassie Pennington Junior High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Cassie Pennington Junior High School offer ?
Cassie Pennington Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Cassie Pennington Junior High School part of?
Cassie Pennington Junior High School is part of Sunflower County Consolidate School District.
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