Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Booker T Washington Intern. Studies 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies 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 Booker T Washington Intern. Studies 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
#783 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington Intern. Studies's ranking?
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies is ranked #783 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Booker T Washington Intern. Studies often compared to?
Booker T Washington Intern. Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Booker T Washington Intern. Studies?
207 students attend Booker T Washington Intern. Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Booker T Washington Intern. Studies students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T Washington Intern. Studies?
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington Intern. Studies offer ?
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T Washington Intern. Studies part of?
Booker T Washington Intern. Studies is part of Clarksdale Municipal School District.
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