Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, Ruleville 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruleville Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Students first: any time, any place, No Excuses
School Rankings
Ruleville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruleville Middle School is 0.10, 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
#624 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
40%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-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 Ruleville Middle School's ranking?
Ruleville Middle School is ranked #624 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ruleville Middle School?
131 students attend Ruleville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ruleville Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruleville Middle School?
Ruleville Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruleville Middle School offer ?
Ruleville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruleville Middle School part of?
Ruleville Middle School is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
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