South Delta Middle School
South Delta Middle School serves 186 students in grades 6-8.
South Delta Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
South Delta Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Delta Middle School's student population of 186 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 186 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Delta Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Delta Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #688 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Delta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Delta Middle School is South Delta High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Simmons High School (13.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Delta Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rolling Fork South Delta Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 422 students10
4.9 miles
138 Weathers Avenue
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4849 4.9 PK-5 422 - Rolling Fork South Delta Vocational Complex Vocational School
5.0 miles
285 Maple Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-2029 5 n/a n/a - Rolling Fork South Delta High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 243 students10
5.7 miles
303 Parkway
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
(662) 873-4308 5.7 9-12 243 - Hollandale Sanders Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 355 students10
13.5 miles
502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2024 13.5 PK-6 355 - Hollandale Simmons High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 272 students10
13.5 miles
501 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748
(662) 827-2228 13.5 7-12 272
School Reviews
| 1 DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE THEY WILL BE MISTREATED YELLED AT FPR MO REASON AND MOCKED FOR NOTHING THEN THEY HAVE THE ODASITY TO PUT MY CHILD IS ISS (IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION) FOR BEING LATE TO SCHOOL - Posted by Parent - MAD PARENT |
| 5 The staff is excellent; the administrators are supportive. The students are receptive to learning. - Posted by Teacher - forev |
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