Serving 477 students in grades 5-8, Ripley 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 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ripley Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ripley 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 Ripley Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#409 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
26%
47%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley Middle School's ranking?
Ripley Middle School is ranked #409 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ripley Middle School?
477 students attend Ripley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ripley Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripley Middle School offer ?
Ripley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ripley Middle School part of?
Ripley Middle School is part of South Tippah School District.
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