Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ serves 158 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Every student. Every need.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
The graduation rate of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
158 students attend Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offer ?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ part of?
Jerome W. Stampley 9th Grade Academ is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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