Serving 1,045 students in grades 6-8, Horn Lake Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horn Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horn Lake Middle School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horn Lake Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horn Lake Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
4%
Black
70%
47%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horn Lake Middle School's ranking?
Horn Lake Middle School is ranked #441 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Horn Lake Middle School often compared to?
Horn Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desoto Central Middle School, Southaven Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Horn Lake Middle School?
1,045 students attend Horn Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Horn Lake Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horn Lake Middle School?
Horn Lake Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horn Lake Middle School offer ?
Horn Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Horn Lake Middle School part of?
Horn Lake Middle School is part of Desoto Co School Dist School District.
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