Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, Lumberton 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
36%
45%
White
57%
40%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted28.7%
22.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Lumberton Middle School?
136 students attend Lumberton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lumberton Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lumberton Middle School?
Lumberton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lumberton Middle School offer ?
Lumberton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lumberton Middle School part of?
Lumberton Middle School is part of Lamar County School District.
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