Serving 278 students in grades 6-8, Shivers 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 10% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)13%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
4%
Black
(15-16)95%
49%
White
(15-16)4%
45%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Shivers Middle School?
278 students attend Shivers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shivers Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shivers Middle School?
Shivers Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shivers Middle School offer ?
Shivers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shivers Middle School part of?
Shivers Middle School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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