Morgantown Middle School

101 Cottage Home Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Morgantown 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morgantown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Morgantown Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Morgantown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgantown Middle School is 0.23, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#718 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
37%
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12%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
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Black
87%
47%
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White
12%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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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 Morgantown Middle School's ranking?
Morgantown Middle School is ranked #718 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Morgantown Middle School?
329 students attend Morgantown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Morgantown Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgantown Middle School?
Morgantown Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morgantown Middle School offer ?
Morgantown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morgantown Middle School part of?
Morgantown Middle School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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