Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Middle School For The Blind 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School For The Blind's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Middle School For The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School For The Blind is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
60%
47%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School For The Blind's ranking?
Middle School For The Blind is ranked #753 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middle School For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Middle School For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Middle School For The Blind?
42 students attend Middle School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Middle School For The Blind students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School For The Blind?
Middle School For The Blind has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle School For The Blind offer ?
Middle School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School For The Blind part of?
Middle School For The Blind is part of Ms Schls For The Deaf And The Blind School District.
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