Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Old Town Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Olde Towne Middle serves the southwest part of Ridgeland, MS, encompassing an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Town Middle School's student population of 693 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Old Town Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Town Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town Middle School's ranking?
Old Town Middle School is ranked #388 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Old Town Middle School often compared to?
Old Town Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Middle School, Germantown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Old Town Middle School?
693 students attend Old Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Old Town Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Town Middle School?
Old Town Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Town Middle School offer ?
Old Town Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Town Middle School part of?
Old Town Middle School is part of Madison County Schools.
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