Middle School Of Poplarville
Middle School Of Poplarville serves 424 students in grades 6-8.
Middle School Of Poplarville placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Middle School Of Poplarville places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Middle School Of Poplarville's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Middle School Of Poplarville is ranked within the top 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 Middle School Of Poplarville is 0.28, 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 | #269 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 48% |
| White | 84% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poplarville Separate School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Middle School Of Poplarville is Poplarville Junior Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lumberton Elementary School (12.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Poplarville Lower Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Poplarville Poplarville Career Development Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8343 0.2 n/a n/a - Poplarville Poplarville Junior Senior High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 563 students10
0.3 miles
#1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477 0.3 9-12 563 - Poplarville Poplarville Lower Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 472 students
1.0 miles
804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477 1 K-2 472 - Poplarville Poplarville Upper Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 424 students10
1.2 miles
1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 795-8477 1.2 3-5 424 - Lumberton Lumberton Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 360 students10
12.4 miles
7922 U.s. Highway 11
Lumberton, MS 39455
(601) 796-3721 12.4 PK-8 360
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