R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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R.H. Long Booneville Middle School ranks 92 nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Booneville, Mississippi, part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 14 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

This high-performing middle school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools like Corinth Middle School and Alcorn Central Middle School in academic metrics such as MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores. With a student population of 420 and a predominantly White (66.19%) student body, the school has maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 25% of Mississippi middle schools. Its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 13.8 over the past three years, is another indicator of its academic excellence.

However, the school faces unique challenges, as it serves a student population with an exceptionally high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting an effective educational program. Yet, the school's lower spending per student ($4,148 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools may indicate a need for additional resources to support its high-performing students and maintain its high level of achievement.

Detail:

Public 5-8

300 A W George E. Allen
Booneville, MS 38829

(662) 728-5843

District: Booneville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,550

Students who attend R.H. Long Booneville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Booneville High School

Feeder schools for R.H. Long Booneville Middle School:

Elementary:

Anderson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

African American:

22.1%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details R.H. Long Booneville Middle School ranks better than 65.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.94. (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: White (66.2%), African American (22.1%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare R.H. Long Booneville Middle School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is $5,550.

Schooldigger Rankings:

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks R.H. Long Booneville Middle School 92^nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See R.H. Long Booneville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Booneville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Booneville School District 14^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	87.61	20^th	255	92.2%
2011	81.24	34^th	264	87.1%
2012	76.95	45^th	270	83.3%
2013	77.09	56^th	269	79.2%
2014	71.43	63^rd	264	76.1%
2016	84.39	30^th	260	88.5%
2017	92.06	11^th	272	96.0%
2018	88.24	20^th	252	92.1%
2019	88.14	22^nd	264	91.7%
2021	75.50	54^th	257	79.0%
2022	77.94	49^th	257	80.9%
2023	76.24	52^nd	243	78.6%
2024	63.94	92^nd	264	65.2%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

the school seems to be ran well from a office stand point.
Although the kids are all selling and doing vapes and fighting in the bathrooms. you can tell teachers and nothing seems to get done. Also the teachers send work home but are not available thru email to help with it. Not all kids learn the same way. Covid has shown how lazy booneville school teachers have gotten. You almost get a sense that they act as we owe them something Close Quote

Enrollment information for R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	300	77	3	3	0	1	0	384
2010	297	75	4	4	0	1	1	382
2011	322	78	4	10	0	1	2	417
2012	317	85	5	10	0	0	4	421
2013	314	78	5	8	1	0	7	413
2014	300	79	5	6	1	0	6	397
2015	293	82	3	7	1	0	4	390
2016	295	84	4	11	1	0	9	404
2017	293	88	3	7	0	0	16	407
2018	291	93	0	7	0	0	24	415
2019	273	97	2	8	0	0	27	407
2020	274	102	2	6	0	0	25	409
2021	257	110	3	5	0	0	34	409
2022	253	91	3	5	1	0	37	390
2023	278	93	3	3	0	0	43	420

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 R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	384	28.8	13.3	44.8
2010	382	28.8	13.2	44.2
2011	417	27.8	14.9	45.3
2012	421	27.3	15.3	52.5
2013	413	28.9	14.2	54.2
2014	397	26.9	14.7	53.1
2015	390	26.0	15.0	55.9
2016	404	29.0	13.9	54
2017	407	29.6	13.7	55.5
2018	415	26.9	15.3	48.4
2019	407	26.7	15.2	64.6
2020	409	26.6	15.3	63.8
2021	409	29.9	13.6	99.3
2022	390	29.5	13.1	99.2
2023	420	30.2	13.8	99.3

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 R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	384	28.8	13.3	44.8
2010	382	28.8	13.2	44.2
2011	417	27.8	14.9	45.3
2012	421	27.3	15.3	52.5
2013	413	28.9	14.2	54.2
2014	397	26.9	14.7	53.1
2015	390	26.0	15.0	55.9
2016	404	29.0	13.9	54
2017	407	29.6	13.7	55.5
2018	415	26.9	15.3	48.4
2019	407	26.7	15.2	64.6
2020	409	26.6	15.3	63.8
2021	409	29.9	13.6	99.3
2022	390	29.5	13.1	99.2
2023	420	30.2	13.8	99.3

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 R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$4,055
2018	$4,148
2019	$4,296
2020	$4,646
2021	$5,137
2022	$5,550

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 52^nd of 243 Middle schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	58.6	65.1	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Booneville School District)	58.6	65.1	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	77	64.3	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Booneville School District)	77	64.3	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	67.8	61.5	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Booneville School District)	67.8	61.5	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	45.4	55.1	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Booneville School District)	45.4	55.1	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	66.6	65.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Booneville School District)	66.6	65.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	58.7	37.1	21.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Booneville School District)	58.7	37.1	21.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	64.4	51.5	12.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Booneville School District)	64.4	51.5	12.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	52.1	56.9	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Booneville School District)	52.1	56.9	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	74.2	63.5	10.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Booneville School District)	74.2	63.5	10.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (R.H. Long Booneville Middle School)	73.4	67.7	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Booneville School District)	73.4	67.7	5.7%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	407	420	3.2%
African American	97	93	4.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	278	1.8%
Two or More Races	27	43	59.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	99.3%	34.7%

Schools Near R.H. Long Booneville 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 (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 Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School	Public	5-8	300 A W George E. Allen	Booneville	38829	Prentiss County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 728-5843	420	30	13.8	99.3%	278 (66.2%)	93 (22.1%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.2%)	63.9	92^nd of 264 public middle schools	65.2%		76.2	52^nd of 243 public middle schools	78.6%	40	56.1	37.0	55.1	42.3	57.8	58.9	63.3	52.4	68.2	60.9	$5,550
Kossuth Middle School	Public	5-8	17 Cr 604	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-7093	381	30	12.5	99.2%	362 (95.0%)	5 (1.3%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	69.8	69^th of 264 public middle schools	73.9%		73	62^nd of 243 public middle schools	74.5%	7	54.3	59.7	48.9	42.6	64.0	56.7	68.0	55.4	67.0	61.8	$9,902
Guntown Middle School	Public	6-8	1539 Main St.	Guntown	38849	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 348-8801	696	51	13.7	99.6%	527 (75.7%)	125 (18.0%)	11 (1.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	64.4	89^th of 264 public middle schools	66.3%		51.6	109^th of 243 public middle schools	55.1%	20		44.1	44.4	46.8		52.4	54.1	62.8		61.9	$9,756
Alcorn Central Middle School	Public	5-8	8a Cr 254	Glen	38846	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-3674	368	30	12.3	99.2%	341 (92.7%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	75.6	55^th of 264 public middle schools	79.2%		63.2	88^th of 243 public middle schools	63.8%	33	54.7	49.4	45.4	51.5	53.5	56.3	68.6	66.7	69.8	68.3	$10,564
Corinth Middle School	Public	5-8	1000 East Fifth Street	Corinth	38834	Alcorn County	Corinth School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 286-1261	731	46	15.8	99.6%	379 (51.8%)	205 (28.0%)	90 (12.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.1%)	43.4	155^th of 264 public middle schools	41.3%		39.1	140^th of 243 public middle schools	42.4%	15	50.3	38.3	31.8	40.2	59.4	44.5	45.4	45.7	62.3	53.9	$8,032

Frequently Asked Questions about R.H. Long Booneville Middle School

What high school do graduates of R.H. Long Booneville Middle School attend?

Students who attend R.H. Long Booneville Middle School usually go on to attend Booneville High School

What district is R.H. Long Booneville Middle School in?

Booneville School District

Is R.H. Long Booneville Middle School a good school?

R.H. Long Booneville Middle School ranks 92^nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended R.H. Long Booneville Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?

Students at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School are 66% White, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races.

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