Iuka Middle School

507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 318 students in grades 5-8, Iuka Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Iuka Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Iuka Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iuka Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#270 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
37%
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36%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iuka Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
4%
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Black
2%
47%
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White
88%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Iuka Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iuka Middle School's ranking?
Iuka Middle School is ranked #270 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Iuka Middle School?
318 students attend Iuka Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Iuka Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iuka Middle School?
Iuka Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iuka Middle School offer ?
Iuka Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Iuka Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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