Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, East Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%

Black
99%
47%

White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
83%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%

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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Side High School?
The graduation rate of East Side High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 83%.
How many students attend East Side High School?
377 students attend East Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of East Side High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side High School?
East Side High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Side High School offer ?
East Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Side High School part of?
East Side High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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