Pearl River Central Junior High School vs. Middle School Of Poplarville
Should I attend Pearl River Central Junior High School or Middle School Of Poplarville? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Pearl River Central Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Middle School Of Poplarville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Pearl River Central Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Poplarville ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
789 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#254 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
131
Grade 7 Students
269
149
Grade 8 Students
274
140
Ungraded Students
8
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
89%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
