Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts 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 52%). 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 18:1 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 Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts's student population of 299 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is 0.04, 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
#742 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts's ranking?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is ranked #742 out of 795 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 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts?
299 students attend Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts offer ?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts part of?
Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. Arts is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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