Pearl River Central Junior High School vs. Middle School Of Poplarville
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Pearl River Central Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Poplarville ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
762 students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#320 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
222
147
Grade 7 Students
283
158
Grade 8 Students
257
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
1%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
84%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%