Serving 918 students in grades 4-8, Diberville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diberville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Diberville Middle School's student population of 918 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diberville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diberville Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
26%
47%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diberville Middle School's ranking?
Diberville Middle School is ranked #89 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Diberville Middle School often compared to?
Diberville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biloxi Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Diberville Middle School?
918 students attend Diberville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Diberville Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diberville Middle School?
Diberville Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diberville Middle School offer ?
Diberville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Diberville Middle School part of?
Diberville Middle School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
great
5 11/19/2018
good school that i always go to and get yelled at
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