Serving 460 students in grades 5-8, Hawkins 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 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawkins Middle School serves the entire district of Forest, MS, covering an area of approximately 89.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest distance being about 10.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawkins Middle School's student population of 460 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawkins 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 Hawkins Middle School is 0.59, 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
#708 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
53%
7%
Black
36%
45%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawkins Middle School's ranking?
Hawkins Middle School is ranked #708 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hawkins Middle School?
460 students attend Hawkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hawkins Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawkins Middle School offer ?
Hawkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawkins Middle School part of?
Hawkins Middle School is part of Forest Municipal School District.
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