Serving 359 students in grades 7-8, Greenwood 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Middle School?
359 students attend Greenwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greenwood Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Middle School?
Greenwood Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Middle School offer ?
Greenwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Greenwood Middle School part of?
Greenwood Middle School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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