Amite County Middle School

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Amite County Middle School ranks 125 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Amite County Middle School is a public middle school in Liberty, Mississippi, serving 131 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Amite County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Amite County Middle School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.92%) compared to nearby South Pike Junior High (85.88%) and William Winans Middle School (99.11%). The school also outperforms the state average in mathematics for both 7th and 8th grades, with 69.6% and 50% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 57.2% and 55.3%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) is below the state average for both 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, Amite County Middle School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Amite County Middle School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, significantly lower than South Pike Junior High (14.9) and William Winans Middle School (15.2). While the school's mathematics performance is a strength, its below-average ELA scores suggest a need for targeted interventions to improve literacy skills. Additionally, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students indicates a need for additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by the school's population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

600 Irene Street
Liberty, MS 39645

(601) 657-8920

District: Amite County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.9%

White:

16.8%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details Amite County Middle School ranks better than 52.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.87. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Amite County Middle School 125^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Amite County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Amite County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Amite County School District 63^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.87	125^th	264	52.7%

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amite County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	22	106	0	1	0	0	2	0	131

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 Amite County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	131	15.9	8.2	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 Amite County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	131	15.9	8.2	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.

Schools Near Amite County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amite County Middle School	Public	7-8	600 Irene Street	Liberty	39645	Amite County	Amite County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 657-8920	131	16	8.2	100.0%	22 (16.8%)	106 (80.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	52.9	125^th of 264 public middle schools	52.7%					(n/a)		35.0	35.5		69.6	50.0	56.5
William Winans Middle School	Public	6-8	166 East Cherokee	Centreville	39631	Wilkinson County	Wilkinson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 645-0008	225	15	15.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	223 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5.3	259^th of 264 public middle schools	1.9%		10.3	228^th of 243 public middle schools	6.2%	31	9.7	14.5	10.6	14.5	24.6	14.9	32.0	$7,933	$1,303	$6,631
South Pike Junior High	Public	7-8	275 West Myrtle Street	Magnolia	39652	Pike County	South Pike School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 783-0425	255	17	14.9	100.0%	29 (11.4%)	219 (85.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	49.4	133^rd of 264 public middle schools	49.6%		29.1	165^th of 243 public middle schools	32.1%	32		33.1	31.2		64.7	47.7	59.1	$8,275	$931	$7,344

Frequently Asked Questions about Amite County Middle School

What district is Amite County Middle School in?

Amite County School District

What is the racial makeup of Amite County Middle School?

Students at Amite County Middle School are 81% African American, 17% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Amite County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Amite County Middle School.

Is Amite County Middle School a good school?

Amite County Middle School ranks 125^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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