Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, New Hope Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Hope Middle School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hope 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 New Hope Middle School is 0.52, 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
#287 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
44%
47%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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 New Hope Middle School's ranking?
New Hope Middle School is ranked #287 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are New Hope Middle School often compared to?
New Hope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caledonia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend New Hope Middle School?
612 students attend New Hope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of New Hope Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope Middle School?
New Hope Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Hope Middle School offer ?
New Hope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope Middle School part of?
New Hope Middle School is part of Lowndes Co School District.
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