Hernando Middle School

Summary:

Hernando Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Desoto County School District in Hernando, Mississippi. With 1,150 students, it is one of the larger middle schools in the district, but it has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Hernando Middle School significantly outperforms the Desoto County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.1% of 6th graders, 66.2% of 7th graders, and 59.7% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 45.5%, 47.5%, and 46.9%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are even more impressive, with 79.5% of 6th graders, 87.3% of 7th graders, and 85.1% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 58.9%, 67.9%, and 64.1%. Hernando Middle School's diverse student population, with 74% White, 11.3% African American, 5.13% Hispanic, and 1.39% Asian students, is also noteworthy, as it is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Lewisburg Middle, which has a student population that is 78.37% White.

Despite the fact that Hernando Middle School serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes. This is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of the school's staff and leadership. When compared to other middle schools in the Desoto County School District, such as Southaven Middle School and Horn Lake Middle School, Hernando Middle School stands out as the highest-performing, making it a model for other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

700 Dilworth Lane
Hernando, MS 38632

(662) 429-4154

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,350

Students who attend Hernando Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hernando High School

Feeder schools for Hernando Middle School:

Elementary:	Hernando Elementary
	Hernando Hills Elementary
	Oak Grove Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 1,147

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

African American:

12.1%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hernando Middle School ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.81. (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 (73.8%), African American (12.1%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hernando Middle School is 17.2. 5 middle schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hernando Middle School employs 66.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hernando Middle School is $8,350. 6 middle schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando Middle School 7^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Hernando Middle School in the ranking list.)

Desoto County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Desoto County School District 33^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hernando Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	86.40	19^th	244	92.2%
2009	87.69	19^th	247	92.3%
2010	78.18	42^nd	255	83.5%
2011	86.61	21^st	264	92.0%
2012	89.17	20^th	270	92.6%
2013	93.13	6^th	269	97.8%
2014	86.28	17^th	264	93.6%
2015	94.91	8^th	266	97.0%
2016	94.83	7^th	260	97.3%
2017	92.95	9^th	272	96.7%
2018	94.96	4^th	252	98.4%
2019	96.46	2^nd	264	99.2%
2021	97.50	2^nd	257	99.2%
2022	96.98	1^st	257	99.6%
2023	96.30	3^rd	243	98.8%
2024	93.81	7^th	264	97.3%

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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 Hernando Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	256	141	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
1994	297	125	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	423
1995	327	131	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
1996	327	131	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
1997	465	188	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	660
1998	528	185	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	720
1999	565	163	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	737
2000	600	192	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	804
2001	627	186	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	829
2002	688	178	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	892
2003	688	178	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	892
2004	659	185	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	872
2005	670	184	7	26	0	n/a	n/a	887
2006	665	187	7	25	2	n/a	n/a	886
2007	536	143	6	23	2	n/a	n/a	710
2008	606	132	6	22	1	n/a	n/a	767
2009	640	119	5	24	0	0	0	788
2010	709	128	6	40	1	0	0	884
2011	695	148	7	40	2	0	1	893
2012	702	123	12	45	1	0	0	883
2013	712	118	15	52	0	0	3	900
2014	744	100	12	60	0	0	0	916
2015	698	111	11	56	0	0	1	877
2016	720	123	8	49	0	1	5	906
2017	766	134	14	50	0	1	13	978
2018	748	129	16	56	1	1	14	965
2019	766	130	11	66	2	0	32	1007
2020	806	127	14	67	2	1	27	1044
2021	850	126	15	59	0	3	59	1112
2022	836	120	18	67	0	3	71	1115
2023	851	130	16	59	0	3	91	1150
2024	846	139	13	45	0	1	103	1147

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 Hernando Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	398	24.0	16.6	25.1
1994	423	23.5	18.0	23.4
1995	460	26.6	17.3	21.1
1996	460	26.6	17.3	21.1
1997	660	32.3	20.4	21.5
1998	720	36.8	19.6	20.8
1999	737	36.6	20.1	26.1
2000	804	43.7	18.4	27
2001	829	42.3	19.6	28.1
2002	892	52.6	17.0	28.7
2003	892	52.6	17.0	28.7
2004	872	54.9	15.9	29.8
2005	887	53.1	16.7	34.4
2006	886	49.8	17.8	64.9
2007	710	40.3	17.6	37.5
2008	767	46.2	16.6	34.2
2009	788	48.2	16.3	34.3
2010	884	53.1	16.6	36.9
2011	893	45.1	19.8	39.9
2012	883	46.7	18.8	41.1
2013	900	52.2	17.2	40.4
2014	916	56.6	16.1	37.3
2015	877	55.0	15.9	34.9
2016	906	53.0	17.0	37.9
2017	978	56.3	17.3	34.7
2018	965	55.6	17.3	35.5
2019	1007	63.2	15.9	33.7
2020	1044	61.9	16.8	34.4
2021	1112	68.6	16.2	99.7
2022	1115	72.0	15.4	99.7
2023	1150	63.3	18.1	99.7
2024	1147	66.6	17.2	24.6

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 Hernando Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	398	24.0	16.6	25.1
1994	423	23.5	18.0	23.4
1995	460	26.6	17.3	21.1
1996	460	26.6	17.3	21.1
1997	660	32.3	20.4	21.5
1998	720	36.8	19.6	20.8
1999	737	36.6	20.1	26.1
2000	804	43.7	18.4	27
2001	829	42.3	19.6	28.1
2002	892	52.6	17.0	28.7
2003	892	52.6	17.0	28.7
2004	872	54.9	15.9	29.8
2005	887	53.1	16.7	34.4
2006	886	49.8	17.8	64.9
2007	710	40.3	17.6	37.5
2008	767	46.2	16.6	34.2
2009	788	48.2	16.3	34.3
2010	884	53.1	16.6	36.9
2011	893	45.1	19.8	39.9
2012	883	46.7	18.8	41.1
2013	900	52.2	17.2	40.4
2014	916	56.6	16.1	37.3
2015	877	55.0	15.9	34.9
2016	906	53.0	17.0	37.9
2017	978	56.3	17.3	34.7
2018	965	55.6	17.3	35.5
2019	1007	63.2	15.9	33.7
2020	1044	61.9	16.8	34.4
2021	1112	68.6	16.2	99.7
2022	1115	72.0	15.4	99.7
2023	1150	63.3	18.1	99.7
2024	1147	66.6	17.2	24.6

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 Hernando Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,876
2018	$6,742
2019	$6,984
2020	$7,723
2021	$7,148
2022	$8,350

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hernando Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 243 Middle schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando Middle School)	60.6	66.8	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	39.8	45	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hernando Middle School)	86.1	80.3	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	64.4	53.2	11.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando Middle School)	65.6	63.4	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	45.8	44.1	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hernando Middle School)	84.3	84.3
7th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	69	69.6	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando Middle School)	57.5	64.1	6.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)	44.3	47.4	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hernando Middle School)	76.7	84.3	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)	63.5	61.7	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Hernando Middle School)	77.5	78.2	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)	63.3	60.9	2.4%
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	1007	1150	14.2%
African American	130	130
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	16	45.5%
Hispanic	66	59	10.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	766	851	11.1%
Two or More Races	32	91	184.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.7%	99.7%	66.1%

Schools Near Hernando 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
Hernando Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Dilworth Lane	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 429-4154	1,147	67	17.2	24.6%	846 (73.8%)	139 (12.1%)	45 (3.9%)	13 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (9.0%)	93.8	7^th of 264 public middle schools	97.3%		96.3	3^rd of 243 public middle schools	98.8%	4		66.1	66.2	59.7		79.5	87.3	85.1		73.8	$8,350
Desoto Central Middle School	Public	6-8	2611 Central Parkway	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 349-6660	1,407	80	17.5	37.2%	470 (33.4%)	651 (46.3%)	58 (4.1%)	56 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	169 (12.0%)	89.2	22^nd of 264 public middle schools	91.7%		90.7	14^th of 243 public middle schools	94.2%	8		50.8	59.1	62.3		75.0	79.7	76.1		73.7	$8,176
Horn Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	6125 Hurt Road	Horn Lake	38637	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 393-7443	993	70	14.1	78.7%	129 (13.0%)	710 (71.5%)	76 (7.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	70 (7.0%)	31	182^nd of 264 public middle schools	31.1%		33.6	157^th of 243 public middle schools	35.4%	25		28.4	27.1	29.0		35.5	43.9	51.1		47.3	$9,195
Lewisburg Middle	Public	6-8	2605 Hwy. 305 South	Hernando	38632	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-5050	1,005	55	18.1	16.5%	771 (76.7%)	109 (10.8%)	34 (3.4%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (7.2%)	95.8	4^th of 264 public middle schools	98.5%		96.7	2^nd of 243 public middle schools	99.2%	2		64.0	64.8	64.1		84.3	93.6	85.0		80.3	$8,768
Southaven Middle School	Public	6-8	899 Rasco Road	Southaven	38671	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 280-0422	1,451	91	15.9	70.2%	240 (16.5%)	872 (60.1%)	149 (10.3%)	17 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	169 (11.6%)	22.4	206^th of 264 public middle schools	22.0%		22.7	187^th of 243 public middle schools	23.0%	19		25.4	28.8	25.9		30.2	43.1	27.2		45.2	$8,651
Lake Cormorant Middle	Public	6-8	3203 Wilson Mill Road	Lake Cormorant	38641	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 781-0778	712	49	14.4	73.7%	239 (33.6%)	338 (47.5%)	67 (9.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (8.7%)	49.4	134^th of 264 public middle schools	49.2%		51.4	110^th of 243 public middle schools	54.7%	24		35.5	40.1	32.3		50.5	66.7	49.4		49.5	$9,839
Olive Branch Middle	Public	6-8	6530 S. Blocker Street	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 895-4610	714	48	15.0	60.8%	209 (29.3%)	381 (53.4%)	32 (4.5%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (11.5%)	56.7	113^th of 264 public middle schools	57.2%		64.9	82^nd of 243 public middle schools	66.3%	31		34.9	43.7	39.1		42.5	65.0	61.0		57.8	$10,308
Senatobia Middle School	Public	6-8	303 College Street	Senatobia	38668	Tate County	Senatobia Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 562-4621	417	25	16.4	70.3%	172 (41.2%)	234 (56.1%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	44.7	149^th of 264 public middle schools	43.6%		55.6	100^th of 243 public middle schools	58.8%	49		34.7	36.6	39.2		41.8	64.3	43.4		44.6	$9,251
Center Hill Middle	Public	6-8	8756 Forest Hill Irene	Olive Branch	38654	DeSoto County	Desoto County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 892-6800	768	45	17.0	41.5%	280 (36.5%)	357 (46.5%)	41 (5.3%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.2%)	84.9	30^th of 264 public middle schools	88.6%		84	31^st of 243 public middle schools	87.2%	1		57.6	50.2	54.0		71.2	68.8	78.7		72.1	$9,351
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)	Public	5-8	172 Highway 309 North	Byhalia	38611	Marshall County	Marshall County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 838-2591	419	27	15.4	100.0%	99 (23.6%)	181 (43.2%)	105 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.1%)	25.9	195^th of 264 public middle schools	26.1%		28.9	166^th of 243 public middle schools	31.7%	29	34.4	27.1	20.4	38.0	31.2	27.9	31.7	41.3	55.9	50.0	$8,420

Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando Middle School

How many students attend Hernando Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,147 students attended Hernando Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hernando Middle School?

Students at Hernando Middle School are 74% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Hernando Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hernando Middle School usually go on to attend Hernando High School

What district is Hernando Middle School in?

Desoto County School District

Is Hernando Middle School a good school?

Yes! Hernando Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools.

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