Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Sumrall Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumrall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sumrall Middle School's student population of 501 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sumrall Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumrall Middle School is 0.24, 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
#130 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
9%
47%
White
87%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
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 Sumrall Middle School's ranking?
Sumrall Middle School is ranked #130 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Sumrall Middle School often compared to?
Sumrall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purvis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Sumrall Middle School?
501 students attend Sumrall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sumrall Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumrall Middle School?
Sumrall Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumrall Middle School offer ?
Sumrall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sumrall Middle School part of?
Sumrall Middle School is part of Lamar County School District.
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