Serving 452 students in grades 6-8, Coleman 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 6% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coleman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coleman Middle School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coleman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coleman Middle School is 0.04, 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
#801 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
98%
47%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coleman Middle School's ranking?
Coleman Middle School is ranked #801 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Coleman Middle School often compared to?
Coleman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T.l. Weston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Coleman Middle School?
452 students attend Coleman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Coleman Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman Middle School?
Coleman Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coleman Middle School offer ?
Coleman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coleman Middle School part of?
Coleman Middle School is part of Greenville Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
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Coleman IS a good school now that Dr.Thomas over here
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Coleman is a bad school.but still a good one
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