Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Kosciusko Junior High School ranks in the bottom 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 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 65% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kosciusko Junior High School's student population of 500 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kosciusko Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kosciusko Junior High School is 0.54, 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
#452 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
58%
47%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kosciusko Junior High School's ranking?
Kosciusko Junior High School is ranked #452 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Kosciusko Junior High School often compared to?
Kosciusko Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Kosciusko Junior High School?
500 students attend Kosciusko Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kosciusko Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kosciusko Junior High School?
Kosciusko Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kosciusko Junior High School offer ?
Kosciusko Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kosciusko Junior High School part of?
Kosciusko Junior High School is part of Kosciusko School District.
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