Pearl River Central Junior High School vs. Middle School Of Poplarville
Should you attend Pearl River Central Junior High School or Middle School Of Poplarville? 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
Overview
Serving 775 students in grades 6-8, Pearl River Central Junior High 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 45% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Poplarville 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 47% (which is equal to 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 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
775 students
454 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#353 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
263
144
Grade 7 Students
272
172
Grade 8 Students
225
133
Ungraded Students
15
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
3%
11%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
