JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM

JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District school district, located in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 172 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEMy**, located at 301 Washington Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serves as a specialized transitional campus within the Clarksdale Municipal School District. Designed specifically for incoming high school students, the academy functions as a bridge between middle school and the traditional high school environment. By focusing exclusively on 9th graders, the institution aims to provide a more supportive, developmentally appropriate academic setting that helps students navigate the increased rigor and expectations of high school while fostering social-emotional growth during this critical milestone.

The academy’s structure is intended to address common challenges associated with the first year of high school, such as credit recovery, attendance management, and foundational skill-building. By clustering 9th graders in a dedicated facility, the school district seeks to create a more personalized learning experience where educators can better monitor student progress and provide early interventions. Ultimately, the JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEMy plays a vital role in the Clarksdale community by preparing students for long-term success as they advance toward their sophomore year and beyond.

For more information, contact JEROME W. STAMPLEY 9TH GRADE ACADEM at (662) 627-8570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.