Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Morgantown Leadership Academy 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
3%
Black
(15-16)89%
49%
White
(15-16)11%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Morgantown Leadership Academy?
125 students attend Morgantown Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Morgantown Leadership Academy students are Black, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgantown Leadership Academy?
Morgantown Leadership Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgantown Leadership Academy offer ?
Morgantown Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morgantown Leadership Academy part of?
Morgantown Leadership Academy is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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