Mendenhall Junior High School
- Mendenhall Junior High School serves 380 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
School Overview
- Mendenhall Junior High School's student population of 380 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mendenhall Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mendenhall Junior High 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #488 out of 840 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 53% | 49% |
| White | 47% | 43% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mendenhall Junior High School is Mendenhall High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Simpson Central School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mendenhall Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mendenhall Mendenhall Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 548 students
0.6 miles
814 East Street
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601)847-2621 0.6 K-4 548 - Mendenhall Mendenhall High School Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
0.6 miles
207 Circle Drive
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601)847-2411 0.6 9-12 540 - Mendenhall Simpson Co Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: M
2.9 miles
3415 Simpson Hwy 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
(601)847-4000 2.9 M n/a - Pinola Simpson Central School Grades: K-8 | 559 students
7.5 miles
755 Simpson Hwy 28 West
Pinola, MS 39149
(601)847-2630 7.5 K-8 559 - Puckett Puckett Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 383 students
10.4 miles
6382 Hwy 18
Puckett, MS 39151
(601)825-6140 10.4 K-6 383
School Reviews
| 5 Surprisingly good school. The principal is very student oriented, focused and works well with parents. My child is a 5th grader and looks forward to going to school each day. Great teachers. - Posted by Parent - leigh |
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