Mississippi School For Math And Science

Summary:

The Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) is a public high school serving grades 11-12 in Columbus, Mississippi. With just 231 students, MSMS is a specialized school focused on mathematics and science education, and it is ranked as the top high school in the state of Mississippi.

MSMS stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. Academically, the school's students demonstrate exceptional performance, with 100% proficiency in MAAP/English II and 99.1% proficiency in MAAP/U.S. History1 - far exceeding the state averages. MSMS also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a significant Asian student representation that is not seen elsewhere. Additionally, MSMS serves a high-need student population, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

The consistent top ranking of MSMS, its commitment to providing educational opportunities to a diverse and economically disadvantaged student body, and its ability to foster a personalized learning environment in a specialized STEM-focused curriculum make it a model for other schools in Columbus Municipal School District, Lowndes County School District, and West Point Consolidated School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 11-12

 5th Ave South and MSCW Dr
       Columbus, MS  39701


(662) 329-7672

District: Mississippi School For Math And Science

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 228 Mississippi High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.2%
African American:
22.5%
Asian:
19.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mississippi School For Math And Science ranks better than 99.6% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mississippi School For Math And Science is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (22.5%), Asian (19.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mississippi School For Math And Science is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Mississippi School For Math And Science employs 21.5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mississippi School For Math And Science was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mississippi School For Math And Science 1st of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Mississippi School For Math And Science in the ranking list.)

Mississippi School For Math And Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Mississippi School For Math And Science 1st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 86.91 1st 244 99.6%
2012 97.10 1st 241 99.6%
2018 99.70 1st 233 99.6%
2019 99.99 1st 233 99.6%
2021 99.74 1st 231 99.6%
2023 96.99 1st 226 99.6%
2024 97.79 1st 228 99.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 198 43 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 209 37 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 207 39 21 1 1 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 193 49 30 1 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 186 58 27 0 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 186 58 27 0 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 195 50 27 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 199 41 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 205 34 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 198 41 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 181 59 26 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 178 47 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 178 47 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 174 42 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 177 39 20 1 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 176 53 22 2 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 173 48 25 6 3 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 152 48 31 5 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 123 59 36 2 1 0 0 0 221
2010 121 81 34 1 0 0 0 0 237
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 136 66 28 3 0 0 1 0 234
2015 138 60 33 7 1 0 2 0 241
2016 142 54 37 6 1 0 5 0 245
2017 156 40 30 4 0 0 6 0 236
2018 140 52 31 4 1 0 6 0 234
2019 136 58 35 3 1 0 5 0 238
2020 135 52 40 3 0 0 8 0 238
2021 128 47 51 2 1 1 9 0 239
2022 112 59 47 3 2 1 8 0 232
2023 109 52 45 8 4 1 12 0 231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 259 21.9 11.8 n/a
1992 257 23.4 10.9 n/a
1993 269 23.8 11.3 n/a
1994 275 23.8 11.6 n/a
1995 273 23.4 11.7 n/a
1996 273 23.4 11.7 n/a
1997 274 24.9 11.0 n/a
1998 270 24.0 11.3 n/a
1999 268 23.6 11.4 n/a
2000 264 26.4 10.0 n/a
2001 271 24.8 10.9 n/a
2002 251 22.8 11.0 n/a
2003 251 22.8 11.0 n/a
2004 244 24.0 10.2 n/a
2005 239 21.1 11.3 n/a
2006 255 23.6 10.8 98.8
2007 255 24.4 10.5 n/a
2008 239 24.0 10.0 0
2009 221 24.0 9.2 n/a
2010 237 24.1 9.8 n/a
2012 0 22.9 n/a n/a
2013 234 22.4 10.4 0
2015 241 22.0 10.9 98.8
2016 245 23.0 10.6 98.8
2017 236 22.8 10.3 98.7
2018 234 22.1 10.5 29.1
2019 238 21.5 11.0 26.1
2020 238 21.7 10.9 98.7
2021 239 21.5 11.0 98.7
2022 232 22.7 10.1 98.7
2023 231 21.5 10.6 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 259 21.9 11.8 n/a
1992 257 23.4 10.9 n/a
1993 269 23.8 11.3 n/a
1994 275 23.8 11.6 n/a
1995 273 23.4 11.7 n/a
1996 273 23.4 11.7 n/a
1997 274 24.9 11.0 n/a
1998 270 24.0 11.3 n/a
1999 268 23.6 11.4 n/a
2000 264 26.4 10.0 n/a
2001 271 24.8 10.9 n/a
2002 251 22.8 11.0 n/a
2003 251 22.8 11.0 n/a
2004 244 24.0 10.2 n/a
2005 239 21.1 11.3 n/a
2006 255 23.6 10.8 98.8
2007 255 24.4 10.5 n/a
2008 239 24.0 10.0 0
2009 221 24.0 9.2 n/a
2010 237 24.1 9.8 n/a
2012 0 22.9 n/a n/a
2013 234 22.4 10.4 0
2015 241 22.0 10.9 98.8
2016 245 23.0 10.6 98.8
2017 236 22.8 10.3 98.7
2018 234 22.1 10.5 29.1
2019 238 21.5 11.0 26.1
2020 238 21.7 10.9 98.7
2021 239 21.5 11.0 98.7
2022 232 22.7 10.1 98.7
2023 231 21.5 10.6 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mississippi School For Math And Science

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 233 High schoolsRanks 1st of 226 High schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course English II (Mississippi School For Math And Science)100100
   End of Course English II (Mississippi School For Math And Science)100100
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi School For Math And Science)9998
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi School For Math And Science)9998
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238231
 2.9%
African American5852
 10.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian3545
 28.6%
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander01
White136109
 19.9%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%98.7%
 72.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mississippi School For Math And Science

Yes! Mississippi School For Math And Science is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 228 Mississippi high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Mississippi School For Math And Science.

Students at Mississippi School For Math And Science are 47% White, 23% African American, 19% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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