South Delta Middle School

86 Middle School Street
Anguilla, MS 38721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, South Delta 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Delta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

South Delta Middle School's student population of 143 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
143 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Delta 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 South Delta Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#615 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Delta Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Delta 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.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Delta 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.
30-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Delta 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Delta Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Delta Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
99%
47%
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White
n/a
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Delta Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Delta Middle School.
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 South Delta Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Delta 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Delta Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Delta Middle School's ranking?
South Delta Middle School is ranked #615 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Delta Middle School?
143 students attend South Delta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Delta Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Delta Middle School?
South Delta Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Delta Middle School offer ?
South Delta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Delta Middle School part of?
South Delta Middle School is part of South Delta School District.

School Reviews

1   1/20/2020
DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE THEY WILL BE MISTREATED YELLED AT FPR MO REASON AND MOCKED FOR NOTHING THEN THEY HAVE THE ODASITY TO PUT MY CHILD IS ISS (IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION) FOR BEING LATE TO SCHOOL
- Posted by Parent - MAD PARENT
5   10/6/2012
The staff is excellent; the administrators are supportive. The students are receptive to learning.
- Posted by Teacher - forev

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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