S V Marshall Middle School

12572 Highway 12
Lexington, MS 39095
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades 6-8, S V Marshall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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 99% 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: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

S V Marshall Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

S V Marshall Middle School's student population of 350 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

S V Marshall 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 S V Marshall Middle School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#753 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of S V Marshall Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of S V Marshall Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in S V Marshall Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S V Marshall Middle School's ranking?
S V Marshall Middle School is ranked #753 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend S V Marshall Middle School?
350 students attend S V Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of S V Marshall Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S V Marshall Middle School?
S V Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does S V Marshall Middle School offer ?
S V Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is S V Marshall Middle School part of?
S V Marshall Middle School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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