Serving 152 students in grades 7-8, Philadelphia 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
75%
47%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Philadelphia Middle School?
152 students attend Philadelphia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Philadelphia Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Middle School?
Philadelphia Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Middle School offer ?
Philadelphia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Philadelphia Middle School part of?
Philadelphia Middle School is part of Philadelphia Public School District.
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