Serving 313 students in grades 4-8, Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
28%
47%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
n/a
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Potts Camp Middle School (4-8)?
313 students attend Potts Camp Middle School (4-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potts Camp Middle School (4-8)?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) offer ?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) part of?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) is part of Marshall County School District.
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