Serving 1,070 students in grades 7-8, Tupelo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,070 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tupelo Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 73 square miles in Tupelo, MS. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tupelo Middle School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,070 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Student Success
School Rankings
Tupelo Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupelo Middle School is 0.61, 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
#258 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Tupelo Middle School's ranking?
Tupelo Middle School is ranked #258 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tupelo Middle School often compared to?
Tupelo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Tupelo Middle School?
1,070 students attend Tupelo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tupelo Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tupelo Middle School offer ?
Tupelo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tupelo Middle School part of?
Tupelo Middle School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
School Reviews
Review Tupelo Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
