The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)32%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)95%
50%
White
(09-10)4%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
95%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Shivers Junior High School?
225 students attend Shivers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shivers Junior High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Shivers Junior High School part of?
Shivers Junior High School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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