Serving 1,118 students in grades 7-8, Tupelo Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tupelo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tupelo Middle School's student population of 1,118 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tupelo Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupelo Middle School is 0.61, which is more 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
#189 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
52%
47%
White
34%
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)
6%
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 Tupelo Middle School's ranking?
Tupelo Middle School is ranked #189 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tupelo Middle School often compared to?
Tupelo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Tupelo Middle School?
1,118 students attend Tupelo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tupelo Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tupelo Middle School offer ?
Tupelo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tupelo Middle School part of?
Tupelo Middle School is part of Tupelo Public School Dist School District.
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