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1100 College St. Muw-1627
Columbus, MS 39701
Lowndes County
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PH: (662) 329-7360

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  • Grades 11-12
  • 255 students
  • 1 school

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 MCT Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 2 through 8 in reading, language arts and math.
  • The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 SATP Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2007)
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The state average for Algebra I was 91% in 2007.

English II
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The state average for English II was 77% in 2007.

Biology I
Data not available for this district (2007)
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The state average for Biology I was 92% in 2007.

Writing - Informative Essay
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing - Informative Essay was 99% in 2007.

U.S. History
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for U.S. History was 94% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course.
  • Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school.
  • The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Mississippi: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 281921
Graduating class of 2005 281921
Graduating class of 2004 271921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 291921
Graduating class of 2005 301920
Graduating class of 2004 281920

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 271821
Graduating class of 2005 271821
Graduating class of 2004 271821

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 291921
Graduating class of 2005 291921
Graduating class of 2004 271921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 271921
Graduating class of 2005 271921
Graduating class of 2004 261921
1Source: MS Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 2006n/a
Graduating class of 2005100%
Graduating class of 2004100%
Source: MS Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Results displayed are for graduating seniors regardless of when the ACT was taken.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1116
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic69%46%
Black, not Hispanic21%51%
Asian/Pacific Islander9%<1%
Hispanic<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program99%70%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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