South Delta Middle School

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  • South Delta Middle School serves 203 students in grades 6-8.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the MS average of 16:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
  • South Delta Middle School operates within the South Delta School District.

School Overview

  • The student population of 203 students has declined by 12% over five years.
  • The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Grades Offered Grades 6-8
Total Students 203 students
South Delta Middle School Total Students (1995-2015)
Gender % South Delta Middle School Gender
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
South Delta Middle School Total Teachers (1995-2015)
Students by Grade South Delta Middle School Student By Grade

School Comparison

  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
This School (MS) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 18:1 16:1
South Delta Middle School Student Teacher Ratio (1993-2015)
Hispanic		 n/a
3%
South Delta Middle School Black Students (2000-2013)
Black
98%
49%
South Delta Middle School Black Students (1995-2015)
White
2%
46%
South Delta Middle School White Students (1993-2015)
Hawaiian		 n/a n/a
South Delta Middle School Hawaiian Students (2009-2010)
All Ethnic Groups South Delta Middle School All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown MS All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score
The chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.		 0.04 0.32
South Delta Middle School Diversity Score (1995-2015)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.
100%
67%
South Delta Middle School Eligible for Free Lunch (1994-2015)
Eligible for Reduced
Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.		 n/a
7%
South Delta Middle School Eligible for Reduced Lunch (1999-2013)

District Comparison

  • South Delta School District's student population of 904 students has decreased by 8% over five years.
  • The revenue/student of $11,562 is higher than the state average of $9,526. The district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four years.
  • The district's spending/student of $10,858 is higher than the state average of $9,407. The district spending/student has grown by 16% over four years.
School District Name South Delta School District
Number of Schools
Managed
4
 5
Number of Students Managed 904 2,139
South Delta School District Students Managed (1989-2014)
District Total Revenue $11 MM $20 MM
South Delta School District District Total Revenue (1992-2014)
District Spending $10 MM $20 MM
South Delta School District District Spending (1992-2014)
District Revenue / Student $11,562 $9,526
South Delta School District District Revenue / Student (1990-2014)
District Spending / Student $10,858 $9,407
South Delta School District District Spending / Student (1990-2014)
School Statewide Testing View Education Department Test Scores
Source: 2015 (latest year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education

Nearby Public Schools

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  • School Location Miles Grades Students
  • Rolling ForkSouth Delta Elementary School
    Grades: PK-5 | 433 students
    4.9 miles
    106 Athletic Drive
    Rolling Fork, MS 39159
    (662)873-4849    4.9PK-5433
  • Rolling ForkSouth Delta Vocational Complex High SchoolVocational School
    Grades: 10-12
    5 miles
    106 Athletic Drive
    Rolling Fork, MS 39159
    (662)873-2029    510-12n/a
  • Rolling ForkSouth Delta High School
    (1)
    Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
    5.7 miles
    106 Athletic Drive
    Rolling Fork, MS 39159
    (662)873-4308    5.79-12268
  • HollandaleSanders Elementary School
    Grades: PK-6 | 331 students
    13.5 miles
    Post Office Box 366
    Hollandale, MS 38748
    (662)827-2024    13.5PK-6331
  • HollandaleSimmons High School
    Grades: 7-12 | 294 students
    13.5 miles
    Post Office Box 428
    Hollandale, MS 38748
    (662)827-2228    13.57-12294

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5  10/6/2012
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Quick Stats
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Students: 203 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Diversity score: 0.04
  • District spending/student: $10,858
Did You Know?
Mississippi public schools have a diversity scoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. of 0.32, which is higher than the national average of 0.31. The most diverse school district in Mississippi is Biloxi Public School District. Read more about public school diversity statistics in Mississippi or national school diversity statistics.
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