W.A. Higgins Middle School Academy

Science Proficiency

Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced (Levels 4 or 5) on the statewide Science or Biology I assessment.

Science Proficiency Overview

State
District
School

Mississippi

60.7%

Clarksdale Municipal School District

33.4%

W.A. Higgins Middle School Academy

20.1%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State
District
School

Female

60.6%
33.5%
20.8%

Male

60.8%
33.3%
19.5%

Black or African American

46.7%
31.5%
15.7%

Two or More Races

59.4%
37.1%
27.3%

Economically Disadvantaged

52.0%
33.4%
20.1%

Students with Disabilities

33.2%
27.5%
26.3%

Students without Disabilities

65.5%
34.1%
19.3%

Non English Learners

61.3%
33.6%
20.3%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • School 20.1%
  • District 33.4%
  • State 60.7%

Female

  • School 20.8%
  • District 33.5%
  • State 60.6%

Male

  • School 19.5%
  • District 33.3%
  • State 60.8%

Black or African American

  • School 15.7%
  • District 31.5%
  • State 46.7%

Two or More Races

  • School 27.3%
  • District 37.1%
  • State 59.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • School 20.1%
  • District 33.4%
  • State 52.0%

Students with Disabilities

  • School 26.3%
  • District 27.5%
  • State 33.2%

Students without Disabilities

  • School 19.3%
  • District 34.1%
  • State 65.5%

Non English Learners

  • School 20.3%
  • District 33.6%
  • State 61.3%

Mississippi Department of Education

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

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Last updated 09/25/2025