Serving 37 students inquire with school, Exceptional School 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% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exceptional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Exceptional School's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Exceptional School 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 Exceptional School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
4%
Black
32%
47%
White
46%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exceptional School's ranking?
Exceptional School is ranked #549 out of 805 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% 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 Exceptional School?
37 students attend Exceptional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Exceptional School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exceptional School?
Exceptional School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What school district is Exceptional School part of?
Exceptional School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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