Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Senatobia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Senatobia Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Senatobia school district, covering approximately 44.3 square miles in Senatobia, MS. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Senatobia Middle School's student population of 407 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Senatobia 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 Senatobia Middle School is 0.59, 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
#414 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
45%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
40%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Senatobia Middle School's ranking?
Senatobia Middle School is ranked #414 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Senatobia Middle School?
407 students attend Senatobia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Senatobia Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Senatobia Middle School?
Senatobia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Senatobia Middle School offer ?
Senatobia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Senatobia Middle School part of?
Senatobia Middle School is part of Senatobia Municipal School District.
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