W A Higgins Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 359 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 285th out of 288 middle schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1088, Clarksdale, MS 38614
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Clarksdale Municipal School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,141
- Graduation Rate: 60.3%
- Dropout Rate: 5.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 3,523
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 359
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 185 (51.5%)
- Females: 174 (48.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 4 (1.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 348 (96.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 352 (98.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 358 | 99.7% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 114 | 31.8% |
| 7th Grade | 126 | 35.1% |
| 8th Grade | 119 | 33.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:16%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $37,210
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,154 | 56% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,645 | 44% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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