Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, Okolona 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okolona Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okolona Middle School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okolona 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 Okolona Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
94%
47%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okolona Middle School's ranking?
Okolona Middle School is ranked #539 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Okolona Middle School?
131 students attend Okolona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Okolona Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okolona Middle School?
Okolona Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okolona Middle School offer ?
Okolona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Okolona Middle School part of?
Okolona Middle School is part of Okolona Separate School Dist School District.
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