Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kirkpatrick Health /wellness 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
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 is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness's ranking?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is ranked #713 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
261 students attend Kirkpatrick Health /wellness.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kirkpatrick Health /wellness students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkpatrick Health /wellness?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirkpatrick Health /wellness offer ?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkpatrick Health /wellness part of?
Kirkpatrick Health /wellness is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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