Horn Lake Middle School

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Horn Lake Middle School ranks 182 nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Horn Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Desoto County School District in Mississippi, with a student population of 1,021 that is predominantly African American (73.16% in 2022-2023).

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 27.1% to 29%, compared to the district's 45.5% to 47.5% and the state's 39.7% to 42%. The school's math proficiency rates were also lower, ranging from 35.5% to 51.1%, compared to the district's 58.9% to 67.9% and the state's 51.8% to 57.2%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Horn Lake Middle School to other middle schools in the Desoto County School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. For example, Lewisburg Middle and Hernando Middle School consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with proficiency rates significantly higher than Horn Lake Middle School across all subject areas. The racial makeup of Horn Lake Middle School is also in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Center Hill Middle and Lewisburg Middle, which have a higher percentage of white students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6125 Hurt Road
Horn Lake, MS 38637

(662) 393-7443

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,195

Students who attend Horn Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Horn Lake High

Feeder schools for Horn Lake Middle School:

Elementary:	Horn Lake Elementary
	Horn Lake Intermediate School
	Shadow Oaks Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.5%

White:

13.0%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horn Lake Middle School ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.01. (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 (71.5%), White (13%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horn Lake Middle School is 14.1, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Desoto County School District! (See more...)

Compare Horn Lake Middle School employs 70 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horn Lake Middle School is $9,195, which is the 4^th highest among 8 middle schools in the Desoto County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Horn Lake Middle School 182^nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	61.71	97^th	244	60.2%
2009	59.55	104^th	247	57.9%
2010	49.36	137^th	255	46.3%
2011	61.13	110^th	264	58.3%
2012	54.47	125^th	270	53.7%
2013	63.50	100^th	269	62.8%
2014	30.69	192^nd	264	27.3%
2015	41.54	148^th	266	44.4%
2016	52.10	123^rd	260	52.7%
2017	59.06	105^th	272	61.4%
2018	53.44	115^th	252	54.4%
2019	43.64	143^rd	264	45.8%
2021	41.76	147^th	257	42.8%
2022	39.59	148^th	257	42.4%
2023	33.55	157^th	243	35.4%
2024	31.01	182^nd	264	31.1%

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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 Horn Lake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	883	126	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1010
1991	712	109	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	823
1992	759	120	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	882
1993	814	121	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	937
1994	863	118	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	988
1995	885	121	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	1019
1996	885	121	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	1019
1997	866	123	4	11	6	n/a	n/a	1010
1998	1055	133	6	10	19	n/a	n/a	1223
1999	1057	138	13	11	8	n/a	n/a	1227
2000	1045	166	21	26	5	n/a	n/a	1263
2001	1005	201	15	36	6	n/a	n/a	1263
2002	1024	302	15	61	6	n/a	n/a	1408
2003	1024	302	15	61	6	n/a	n/a	1408
2004	1025	375	18	77	0	n/a	n/a	1495
2005	969	446	21	92	1	n/a	n/a	1529
2006	928	528	19	96	3	n/a	n/a	1574
2007	518	451	16	62	2	n/a	n/a	1049
2008	470	474	13	79	1	n/a	n/a	1037
2009	480	532	16	79	1	0	0	1108
2010	447	571	13	88	0	0	0	1119
2011	448	671	10	83	0	0	2	1214
2012	411	662	6	82	0	0	0	1161
2013	376	699	9	90	0	1	0	1175
2014	299	677	8	88	1	1	5	1079
2015	296	686	6	84	2	0	14	1088
2016	277	713	9	88	2	1	19	1109
2017	254	709	9	86	0	0	35	1093
2018	228	690	9	97	0	0	46	1070
2019	197	730	7	87	0	1	38	1060
2020	166	758	8	88	0	3	57	1080
2021	156	797	4	83	1	2	64	1107
2022	152	731	3	89	1	1	68	1045
2023	128	747	5	73	1	1	66	1021
2024	129	710	5	76	0	3	70	993

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 Horn Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1010	50.3	20.0	n/a
1991	823	40.9	20.1	n/a
1992	882	46.0	19.1	24.4
1993	937	48.0	19.5	25.2
1994	988	49.5	20.0	23.5
1995	1019	48.8	20.9	21.1
1996	1019	48.8	20.9	21.1
1997	1010	50.7	19.9	21.5
1998	1223	60.0	20.4	20.9
1999	1227	60.0	20.5	26
2000	1263	60.9	20.7	27.1
2001	1263	64.8	19.5	28
2002	1408	83.8	16.8	28.7
2003	1408	83.8	16.8	28.7
2004	1495	98.1	15.2	46.7
2005	1529	102.6	14.9	50.6
2006	1574	102.4	15.4	50.2
2007	1049	70.5	14.9	62
2008	1037	69.3	15.0	64.9
2009	1108	70.4	15.7	71.3
2010	1119	73.3	15.2	74.2
2011	1214	73.0	16.6	74.6
2012	1161	79.1	14.6	64.9
2013	1175	64.0	18.3	81.5
2014	1079	67.2	16.0	85.2
2015	1088	71.0	15.3	82.7
2016	1109	63.0	17.6	85
2017	1093	65.7	16.6	83.2
2018	1070	72.0	14.8	84.3
2019	1060	75.2	14.0	83.9
2020	1080	77.5	13.9	84.9
2021	1107	77.3	14.3	99.7
2022	1045	77.2	13.5	99.7
2023	1021	64.2	15.9	99.7
2024	993	70.0	14.1	78.7

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 Horn Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1010	50.3	20.0	n/a
1991	823	40.9	20.1	n/a
1992	882	46.0	19.1	24.4
1993	937	48.0	19.5	25.2
1994	988	49.5	20.0	23.5
1995	1019	48.8	20.9	21.1
1996	1019	48.8	20.9	21.1
1997	1010	50.7	19.9	21.5
1998	1223	60.0	20.4	20.9
1999	1227	60.0	20.5	26
2000	1263	60.9	20.7	27.1
2001	1263	64.8	19.5	28
2002	1408	83.8	16.8	28.7
2003	1408	83.8	16.8	28.7
2004	1495	98.1	15.2	46.7
2005	1529	102.6	14.9	50.6
2006	1574	102.4	15.4	50.2
2007	1049	70.5	14.9	62
2008	1037	69.3	15.0	64.9
2009	1108	70.4	15.7	71.3
2010	1119	73.3	15.2	74.2
2011	1214	73.0	16.6	74.6
2012	1161	79.1	14.6	64.9
2013	1175	64.0	18.3	81.5
2014	1079	67.2	16.0	85.2
2015	1088	71.0	15.3	82.7
2016	1109	63.0	17.6	85
2017	1093	65.7	16.6	83.2
2018	1070	72.0	14.8	84.3
2019	1060	75.2	14.0	83.9
2020	1080	77.5	13.9	84.9
2021	1107	77.3	14.3	99.7
2022	1045	77.2	13.5	99.7
2023	1021	64.2	15.9	99.7
2024	993	70.0	14.1	78.7

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 Horn Lake Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,280
2018	$7,241
2019	$8,021
2020	$8,271
2021	$7,944
2022	$9,195

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horn Lake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 157^th of 243 Middle schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horn Lake Middle School)	18	25.3	7.3%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	43.4	27.8	15.6%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	26.2	24.1	2.1%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	58.5	52	6.5%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	23.8	32	8.2%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	47.1	39.1	8%
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 (Horn Lake Middle School)	49	43.2	5.8%
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	1060	1021	3.7%
African American	730	747	2.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	87	73	16.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	197	128	35%
Two or More Races	38	66	73.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	99.7%	15.8%

Schools Near Horn Lake 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 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	Total
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Horn Lake Middle School

How many students attend Horn Lake Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended Horn Lake Middle School.

Is Horn Lake Middle School a good school?

Horn Lake Middle School ranks 182^nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Horn Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Horn Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Horn Lake High

What is the racial makeup of Horn Lake Middle School?

Students at Horn Lake Middle School are 72% African American, 13% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Horn Lake Middle School in?

Desoto County School District

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