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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Desoto County School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,742
Students who attend Hernando Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Hernando Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.1
Number of students: 1,150
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.0%
African American:
11.3%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Hispanic:
5.1%
Asian:
1.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%
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