Lewisburg Middle

Summary:

Lewisburg Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Hernando, Mississippi, serving 1,031 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic achievement and test scores that significantly outpace district and state averages.

Lewisburg Middle's academic excellence is evident in its consistent top rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 4th out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi, with 64% of 6th graders, 64.8% of 7th graders, and 64.1% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 45.5%, 47.5%, and 46.9%, and state averages of 39.7%, 40.8%, and 42%. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices and curriculum that contribute to its success, even with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Desoto County School District, Lewisburg Middle stands out for its academic performance, with much higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse than some of its peers, with a majority (78.37%) of students identifying as White. Additionally, Lewisburg Middle has an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2605 Hwy. 305 South
       Hernando, MS  38632


(662) 892-5050

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,258 Help


Students who attend Lewisburg Middle usually attend:

High:    Lewisburg High School

Feeder schools for Lewisburg Middle:

Elementary:    Lewisburg Elementary School
    Lewisburg Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  1,031

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
African American:
9.8%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lewisburg Middle ranks better than 98.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Desoto County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), African American (9.8%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewisburg Middle is 18.2. 6 middle schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewisburg Middle is $7,258, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Desoto County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lewisburg Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lewisburg Middle 4th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Lewisburg Middle in the ranking list.)

Desoto County School District:

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


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Rank History for Lewisburg Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 92.00 10th 264 96.2%
2012 95.76 2nd 270 99.3%
2013 95.36 2nd 269 99.3%
2014 87.68 14th 264 94.7%
2015 88.23 22nd 266 91.7%
2016 97.84 2nd 260 99.2%
2017 97.18 2nd 272 99.3%
2018 97.11 1st 252 99.6%
2019 96.93 1st 264 99.6%
2021 97.70 1st 257 99.6%
2022 96.64 3rd 257 98.8%
2023 96.67 2nd 243 99.2%
2024 95.78 4th 264 98.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Lewisburg Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lewisburg Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 648 78 2 17 0 0 0 0 745
2011 512 58 1 12 0 0 0 0 583
2012 577 63 0 13 0 0 0 0 653
2013 610 69 2 14 0 0 1 0 696
2014 652 64 7 16 0 0 1 0 740
2015 646 54 9 16 2 0 1 0 728
2016 645 48 8 17 1 1 7 0 727
2017 687 71 6 16 1 1 12 0 794
2018 757 77 7 16 1 2 21 0 881
2019 764 85 15 23 1 2 24 0 914
2020 782 80 20 23 0 3 23 0 931
2021 768 81 21 25 0 2 31 0 928
2022 761 88 26 32 0 4 45 0 956
2023 808 101 22 37 0 2 61 0 1031

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 Lewisburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 745 44.8 16.6 31.3
2011 583 36.2 16.1 31
2012 653 40.0 16.3 36.1
2013 696 44.0 15.8 31.9
2014 740 41.5 17.8 30.3
2015 728 45.0 16.1 29.3
2016 727 47.0 15.4 28.6
2017 794 48.9 16.2 27.8
2018 881 51.3 17.1 26.8
2019 914 61.6 14.8 26.7
2020 931 60.8 15.2 25.5
2021 928 63.1 14.7 99.7
2022 956 61.1 15.6 99.7
2023 1031 56.5 18.2 99.7

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 Lewisburg Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 745 44.8 16.6 31.3
2011 583 36.2 16.1 31
2012 653 40.0 16.3 36.1
2013 696 44.0 15.8 31.9
2014 740 41.5 17.8 30.3
2015 728 45.0 16.1 29.3
2016 727 47.0 15.4 28.6
2017 794 48.9 16.2 27.8
2018 881 51.3 17.1 26.8
2019 914 61.6 14.8 26.7
2020 931 60.8 15.2 25.5
2021 928 63.1 14.7 99.7
2022 956 61.1 15.6 99.7
2023 1031 56.5 18.2 99.7

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 Lewisburg Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $227 (3.1%) $7,031 (96.9%) $7,258

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewisburg Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 243 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewisburg Middle)56.371.7
 15.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)39.845
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lewisburg Middle)92.482.1
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)64.453.2
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewisburg Middle)62.959
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)45.844.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewisburg Middle)8789
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)6969.6
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewisburg Middle)57.264.8
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Desoto County School District)44.347.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewisburg Middle)8779.6
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)63.561.7
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Lewisburg Middle)82.681.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Desoto County School District)63.360.9
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9141031
 12.8%
African American85101
 18.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1522
 46.7%
Hispanic2337
 60.9%
Pacific Islander22
White764808
 5.8%
Two or More Races2461
 154.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%99.7%
 73%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewisburg Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,031 students attended Lewisburg Middle.

Yes! Lewisburg Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 264 Mississippi middle schools.

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

Students at Lewisburg Middle are 78% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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