Florence Middle School vs. Brandon Middle School
Should you attend Florence Middle School or Brandon Middle 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
Top Rankings
Florence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Brandon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Florence Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,193 students in grades 6-8, Brandon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
601 students
1,193 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#142 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
182
380
Grade 7 Students
196
393
Grade 8 Students
216
409
Ungraded Students
7
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
11%
36%
% White
83%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
57%
61%
