Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, Old Town Middle 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 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 91% 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: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Town Middle School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Town Middle 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 Old Town Middle School is 0.52, 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
#424 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
19%
5%
Black
66%
47%
White
9%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town Middle School's ranking?
Old Town Middle School is ranked #424 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Old Town Middle School often compared to?
Old Town Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown Middle School, Madison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Old Town Middle School?
707 students attend Old Town Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Old Town Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Town Middle School?
Old Town Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old Town Middle School offer ?
Old Town Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Old Town Middle School part of?
Old Town Middle School is part of Madison Co School District.
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