Thank you for your interest in MRA.  Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family will ever make, and this website should answer many of your questions about MRA.  We also encourage you to take a tour of the campus and see all we have to offer you and your family.  MRA is a wonderful choice for your child's education, and we look forward to telling you more about our school. 

Please read the following admission procedures.  If you would like to set up a tour or if you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Admissions at byerger@mrapats.org. or phone 601-856-4455.  We invite you to learn more about MRA!

The admission process is as follows:

After a tour of our school with the Admission Director ask to schedule a time for the entrance test.*

On the day the entrance test is administered the counselor will need all of the following: 

• check for testing fee ($35.00 to MRA)
• complete application (previous school address/phone required)
• official copy of transcripts
• official copy of most recent report card
• official copy of achievement test scores

(It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to obtain and deliver the above information)
 
Criteria for admission:

• Student shall pass admission test administered by assigned school offical
• Student shall receive an excellent background report as stated by former school officials (including behavior and proper actions)
• Student must have grades from former school that indicate probable success at MRA
• Entrance age is set by state law (students entering 1st grade shall be 6 by September 1st)
• Must have approval of Admission Committee
• Final approval must be granted by the MRA Board of Trustees

The family will be notified of the decision on admission by the counselor.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the MRA.
To schedule testing call (601) 856-6921* and ask for Mary Williams, Counselor, grades 9 – 12 or Lou Ann Woidtke, Counselor, grades 1 – 8.

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child.  We look forward to assisting you with this decision as well as your child’s educational needs. 
We encourage all students interested in MRA to apply for admission.