Serving 405 students in grades 6-8, Margaret Green Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)26%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
57%
47%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Margaret Green Junior High School?
405 students attend Margaret Green Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Margaret Green Junior High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Green Junior High School?
Margaret Green Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Margaret Green Junior High School offer ?
Margaret Green Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Margaret Green Junior High School part of?
Margaret Green Junior High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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