Middle School Of Poplarville vs. Pearl River Central Junior High School
Should you attend Middle School Of Poplarville or Pearl River Central Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 454 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 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 775 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
454 students
775 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#348 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
144
263
Grade 7 Students
172
272
Grade 8 Students
133
225
Ungraded Students
5
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
82%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
15%
