Serving 337 students in grades 6-8, Jjmm 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 was 43% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)43%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)37%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Jjmm Middle School?
337 students attend Jjmm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jjmm Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jjmm Middle School?
Jjmm Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jjmm Middle School offer ?
Jjmm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jjmm Middle School part of?
Jjmm Middle School is part of Holmes County School District.
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