Armstrong Junior High School

Q: Is Armstrong Junior High School a good school?

Armstrong Junior High School ranks 95 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Armstrong Junior High School is a public middle school serving around 750 students in grade 8 in Starkville, Mississippi, which is part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The school has a predominantly African American student population (around 70%) and a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages.

Despite the challenges faced by its student population, Armstrong Junior High School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 55.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, outperforming the state average of 55.3%. The school also had 60.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in MAAP Science, exceeding the state average of 59.1%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts has been more mixed, with 44.3% of 8th graders proficient or better, on par with the district but slightly below the state average.

One of the school's standout achievements is its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District (57.4%) and state (67.4%) averages. When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Socsd/MSU Partnership Middle School and Overstreet Elementary, Armstrong Junior High School performs similarly or slightly better in most academic areas.

Detail:

Public 8

303 Mckee Street
Starkville, MS 39759

(662) 324-4070

District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,852

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 750

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.3%

White:

25.3%

Asian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

See top rated Mississippi middle schools

Compare Armstrong Junior High School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Armstrong Junior High School ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.3%), White (25.3%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Armstrong Junior High School is 12.4. 1 middle schools in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Armstrong Junior High School employs 60.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Armstrong Junior High School is $12,852. 1 middle schools in the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Armstrong Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Junior High School 95^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Armstrong Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District 64^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Armstrong Junior High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Armstrong Junior High School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2018	43.19	144^th	252	42.9%
2019	42.00	145^th	264	45.1%
2024	62.25	95^th	264	64.0%

See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Armstrong Junior High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Armstrong Junior High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Armstrong Junior High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	327	790	33	15	1	0	0	1166
2017	347	825	38	12	0	1	0	1223
2018	329	824	35	15	0	1	0	1204
2019	302	791	40	16	1	2	0	1152
2020	300	820	41	22	3	1	0	1187
2021	194	523	28	17	1	1	0	764
2022	203	518	24	13	1	2	0	761
2023	190	527	23	9	0	0	1	750

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Armstrong Junior High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1166	65.0	17.9	73.2
2017	1223	70.4	17.3	71.4
2018	1204	70.9	16.9	71.6
2019	1152	70.5	16.3	69.7
2020	1187	78.8	15.0	72.4
2021	764	51.6	14.7	99.6
2022	761	55.7	13.6	99.6
2023	750	60.3	12.4	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Armstrong Junior High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1166	65.0	17.9	73.2
2017	1223	70.4	17.3	71.4
2018	1204	70.9	16.9	71.6
2019	1152	70.5	16.3	69.7
2020	1187	78.8	15.0	72.4
2021	764	51.6	14.7	99.6
2022	761	55.7	13.6	99.6
2023	750	60.3	12.4	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Armstrong Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,088
2018	$9,371
2019	$9,228
2020	$10,284
2021	$11,066
2022	$12,852

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Armstrong Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Junior High School)	29.1	36.1	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	29.1	36.1	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Armstrong Junior High School)	28.4	30.5	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	28.4	30.5	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Armstrong Junior High School)	65.5	62.2	3.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District)	35.4	44.8	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1152	750	34.9%
African American	791	527	33.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	40	23	42.5%
Hispanic	16	9	43.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	302	190	37.1%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.7%	99.6%	29.9%

Schools Near Armstrong Junior High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Armstrong Junior High School	Public	8	303 Mckee Street	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4070	750	60	12.4	99.6%	190 (25.3%)	527 (70.3%)	9 (1.2%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62.3	95^th of 264 public middle schools	64.0%					(n/a)				44.3				55.7	100.0		60.1	$12,852
Overstreet Elementary	Public	5	307 South Jackson Street	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4193	303	25	11.9	99.0%	81 (26.7%)	202 (66.7%)	6 (2.0%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	49.8				57.9					66.6		$12,975
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School	Public	6-7	11200 Ms Hwy 182	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4181	753	56	13.3	99.6%	203 (27.0%)	509 (67.6%)	13 (1.7%)	24 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58.7	110^th of 264 public middle schools	58.3%					(n/a)		40.3	42.3			48.0	62.0					$12,186
Fifth Street School	Public	5-7	418 Fifth Street	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-2191	526	46	11.4	100.0%	72 (13.7%)	432 (82.1%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	43.8	154^th of 264 public middle schools	41.7%		36.3	149^th of 243 public middle schools	38.7%	5	40.8	20.5	33.3		41.6	47.9	67.1			57.6		$13,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Armstrong Junior High School

How many students attend Armstrong Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 750 students attended Armstrong Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Armstrong Junior High School?

Students at Armstrong Junior High School are 70% African American, 25% White, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Armstrong Junior High School a good school?

Armstrong Junior High School ranks 95^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Armstrong Junior High School in?

Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District

Rate Armstrong Junior High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi Middle School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Starkville, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Armstrong Junior High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.