Serving 359 students in grades 7-8, Greenwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Middle School?
359 students attend Greenwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greenwood Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Middle School?
Greenwood Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Middle School offer ?
Greenwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Greenwood Middle School part of?
Greenwood Middle School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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