Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, B F Liddell 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
B F Liddell Middle School's student population of 305 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
OneTeam, One Goal
School Rankings
B F Liddell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B F Liddell Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
68%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B F Liddell Middle School's ranking?
B F Liddell Middle School is ranked #756 out of 795 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend B F Liddell Middle School?
305 students attend B F Liddell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of B F Liddell Middle School students are Two or more races, 27% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B F Liddell Middle School?
B F Liddell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does B F Liddell Middle School offer ?
B F Liddell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B F Liddell Middle School part of?
B F Liddell Middle School is part of Noxubee County School District.
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