Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Calhoun City 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 16% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
45%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
40%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Calhoun City Middle School?
261 students attend Calhoun City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Calhoun City Middle School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun City Middle School?
Calhoun City Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun City Middle School offer ?
Calhoun City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Calhoun City Middle School part of?
Calhoun City Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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