Velma Jackson High School

Acceleration

Percent of points earned for a combination of student participation and performance in accelerated courses (Advanced Placement, Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and Industry Certification).

Acceleration Overview

State
District
School

Mississippi

68.4%

Madison County School District

66.6%

Velma Jackson High School

55.3%

Acceleration by Subgroup

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State
District
School

Female

72.3%
69.8%
63.8%

Male

64.1%
63.6%
49.7%

Black or African American

57.9%
49.1%
55.3%

White

77.7%
77.6%
0.0%

Economically Disadvantaged

61.1%
40.2%
47.2%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

77.7%
72.2%
75.6%

Students with Disabilities

39.0%
23.3%
3.6%

Students without Disabilities

70.9%
69.5%
58.1%

Non English Learners

68.7%
66.9%
55.3%

Acceleration Data

All

  • School 55.3%
  • District 66.6%
  • State 68.4%

Female

  • School 63.8%
  • District 69.8%
  • State 72.3%

Male

  • School 49.7%
  • District 63.6%
  • State 64.1%

Black or African American

  • School 55.3%
  • District 49.1%
  • State 57.9%

White

  • School 0.0%
  • District 77.6%
  • State 77.7%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • School 47.2%
  • District 40.2%
  • State 61.1%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • School 75.6%
  • District 72.2%
  • State 77.7%

Students with Disabilities

  • School 3.6%
  • District 23.3%
  • State 39.0%

Students without Disabilities

  • School 58.1%
  • District 69.5%
  • State 70.9%

Non English Learners

  • School 55.3%
  • District 66.9%
  • State 68.7%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 04/07/2025