Magee Middle School
Magee Middle School serves 505 students in grades 5-8.
Magee Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Magee Middle School's student population of 505 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 | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Magee Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Magee Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #680 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 61% | 48% |
| White | 36% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Simpson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Magee Middle School is Magee High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mount Olive Attendance Center (9.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Magee Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Magee Magee High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 420 students10
0.2 miles
501 E Choctaw Street
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-2263 0.2 9-12 420 - Magee Magee Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 640 students10
0.5 miles
1035 Goodwater Rd Nw
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-3601 0.5 K-4 640 - Magee Simpson County Achievement Center Alternative School
0.8 miles
177 Simpson Hwy 149
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-6135 0.8 n/a n/a - Mount Olive Mount Olive Attendance Center Math: 18% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 452 students10
9.0 miles
301 South 4th Street, P.o Box
Mount Olive, MS 39119
(601) 797-3939 9 K-12 452 - Mendenhall Mendenhall Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 557 students10
10.4 miles
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601) 847-2621 10.4 K-4 557
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