Greenwood Middle School

Summary:

Greenwood Middle School is a public middle school in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving 244 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, which is ranked 123 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greenwood Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 97.95% African American and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 16.8% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Greenwood Middle School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 224 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi, making it the lowest-performing of the nearby schools, including Amanda Elzy Junior High School and Leflore Legacy Academy.

Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11.3 over the past three school years, which could be an asset if leveraged effectively. Addressing the systemic issues at Greenwood Middle School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the student population and the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance. Collaboration with the district, community, and educational stakeholders may be necessary to develop and implement effective strategies for improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1200 Garrard Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930

(662) 455-3661

District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,319

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greenwood Middle School ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (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 (97.4%), Hispanic (1.1%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenwood Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Greenwood Middle School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenwood Middle School is $15,319.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Greenwood Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Middle School 224^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Greenwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District 123^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenwood Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	11.87	229^th	257	10.9%
2022	11.66	233^rd	257	9.3%
2023	28.18	168^th	243	30.9%
2024	16.47	224^th	264	15.2%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greenwood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	5	369	2	4	1	381
2021	9	400	3	6	5	423
2022	8	307	2	4	2	323
2023	2	239	1	1	1	244
2024	1	266	2	3	1	273

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 Greenwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	381	40.0	9.5	100
2021	423	38.0	11.1	100
2022	323	31.7	10.1	100
2023	244	21.5	11.3	100
2024	273	21.9	12.4	100

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 Greenwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	381	40.0	9.5	100
2021	423	38.0	11.1	100
2022	323	31.7	10.1	100
2023	244	21.5	11.3	100
2024	273	21.9	12.4	100

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 Greenwood Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,095
2020	$10,540
2021	$12,408
2022	$15,319

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near Greenwood Middle School

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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 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Greenwood Middle School	Public	7-8	1200 Garrard Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3661	273	22	12.4	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	266 (97.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16.5	224^th of 264 public middle schools	15.2%		28.2	168^th of 243 public middle schools	30.9%	56		16.8	27.3		28.6	40.9		39.6	$15,319
Leflore Legacy Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	500 W. Washington Street	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Leflore Legacy Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3697	227	19	11.8	100.0%	10 (4.4%)	194 (85.5%)	20 (8.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17.9	221^st of 264 public middle schools	16.3%		9.6	230^th of 243 public middle schools	5.3%	9	21.3	19.7	31.6	25.3	32.1	35.0	100.0	43.3	$16,180
Amanda Elzy Junior High School	Public	6-8	604 Elzy Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 459-8008	211	21	10.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	197 (93.4%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.2	252^nd of 264 public middle schools	4.5%		14.5	220^th of 243 public middle schools	9.5%	32		10.1	17.6	11.0	17.2	33.3		40.4	$14,858

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenwood Middle School

What district is Greenwood Middle School in?

Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District

What is the racial makeup of Greenwood Middle School?

Students at Greenwood Middle School are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Greenwood Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Greenwood Middle School.

Is Greenwood Middle School a good school?

Greenwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Mississippi middle schools.

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