Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, Lumberton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
36%
47%
White
57%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lumberton Middle School's ranking?
Lumberton Middle School is ranked #500 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Lumberton Middle School?
136 students attend Lumberton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lumberton Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lumberton Middle School?
Lumberton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lumberton Middle School offer ?
Lumberton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lumberton Middle School part of?
Lumberton Middle School is part of Lamar County School District.
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