Serving 481 students in grades 4-5, Batesville Middle 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 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Batesville Middle School's student population of 481 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Batesville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesville Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
62%
47%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesville Middle School's ranking?
Batesville Middle School is ranked #332 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Batesville Middle School?
481 students attend Batesville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Batesville Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Batesville Middle School offer ?
Batesville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Batesville Middle School part of?
Batesville Middle School is part of South Panola School District.
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