Clarksdale Collegiate District

The Clarksdale Collegiate District in Mississippi has only one school, Clarksdale Collegiate, which is an elementary public charter school. Despite serving a predominantly low-income, African American student population, the school is underperforming academically and ranked among the lowest in the state.

Clarksdale Collegiate is ranked 351 out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating, indicating it is a struggling school. Its test scores are significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school scored 40.8% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57.7%. Additionally, the Clarksdale Collegiate District is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

The school's high percentage of African American students (92.56%) and 100% free/reduced-price lunch rate suggest that it serves a predominantly disadvantaged population, which likely contributes to its academic challenges. While the school's spending per student ($12,797) is higher than the state average, its student-teacher ratio of 17.3 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio for elementary schools. Overall, the data indicates that Clarksdale Collegiate is an underperforming school that may require significant improvement in its educational programs, teaching quality, and resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement.