Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Woolfolk 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School's attendance zone, which covers the entire Yazoo City school district, encompasses an area of approximately 10 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woolfolk Middle School's student population of 449 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Woolfolk 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 Woolfolk Middle School is 0.06, 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
#795 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Woolfolk Middle School's ranking?
Woolfolk Middle School is ranked #795 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Woolfolk Middle School?
449 students attend Woolfolk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Woolfolk Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woolfolk Middle School?
Woolfolk Middle School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woolfolk Middle School offer ?
Woolfolk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woolfolk Middle School part of?
Woolfolk Middle School is part of Ms Achievement SD Of Yazoo City School District.
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