Serving 743 students in grades 7-8, Petal Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Petal Middle School's student population of 743 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Petal Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petal Middle School is 0.47, 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
#31 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
19%
47%
White
70%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petal Middle School's ranking?
Petal Middle School is ranked #31 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Petal Middle School often compared to?
Petal Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Petal Middle School?
743 students attend Petal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Petal Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Middle School?
Petal Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petal Middle School offer ?
Petal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Petal Middle School part of?
Petal Middle School is part of Petal School Dist School District.
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