Florence Middle School vs. Brandon Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Florence Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 1,155 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
556 students
1,155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
91 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#161 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
173
363
Grade 7 Students
198
396
Grade 8 Students
185
396
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
12%
33%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%