Kossuth Middle School serves 414 students in grades 5-8.
Kossuth Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kossuth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kossuth Middle School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kossuth Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kossuth Middle School is 0.08, 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
#146 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
47%
White
96%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
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 Kossuth Middle School's ranking?
Kossuth Middle School is ranked #146 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
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 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Kossuth Middle School?
414 students attend Kossuth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kossuth Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kossuth Middle School?
Kossuth Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kossuth Middle School offer ?
Kossuth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kossuth Middle School part of?
Kossuth Middle School is part of Alcorn School Dist School District.
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