Serving 34 students inquire with school, Scott Child Development Center 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Scott Child Development Center?
34 students attend Scott Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Scott Child Development Center students are White, 47% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Child Development Center?
Scott Child Development Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What school district is Scott Child Development Center part of?
Scott Child Development Center is part of Oxford School District.
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