Center Hill Middle

Summary:

Center Hill Middle is a public middle school located in Olive Branch, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 775 students. The school is part of the Desoto County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Center Hill Middle consistently 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, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Center Hill Middle has been ranked among the top middle schools in Mississippi for several years, consistently placing in the top 30 out of over 250 middle schools in the state. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 30th in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's student population is predominantly African American (48.26%) and White (39.23%), it also has a notable presence of Hispanic (3.74%) and Asian (1.42%) students, as well as students of two or more races (7.35%). This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Olive Branch Middle and Desoto Central Middle School, which tend to have a more homogeneous student population. Additionally, Center Hill Middle has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8756 Forest Hill Irene
       Olive Branch, MS  38654


(662) 892-6800

District: Desoto County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,813 Help


Students who attend Center Hill Middle usually attend:

High:    Center Hill High School

Feeder schools for Center Hill Middle:

Elementary:    Center Hill Elementary School
    Overpark Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  775

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.3%
White:
39.2%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center Hill Middle ranks better than 88.6% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4th 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 84.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.3%), White (39.2%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle is 16.5. 4 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 Center Hill Middle is $6,813. 4 middle schools in the Desoto County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Center Hill Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Center Hill Middle 30th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Center Hill 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 Center Hill Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 92.95 6th 264 97.7%
2012 93.63 8th 270 97.0%
2013 93.29 5th 269 98.1%
2014 88.51 12th 264 95.5%
2015 98.68 4th 266 98.5%
2016 97.09 3rd 260 98.8%
2017 96.41 3rd 272 98.9%
2018 92.70 12th 252 95.2%
2019 87.31 25th 264 90.5%
2021 87.55 25th 257 90.3%
2022 88.08 20th 257 92.2%
2023 84.04 31st 243 87.2%
2024 84.94 30th 264 88.6%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Center Hill Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Center Hill Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 375 198 6 31 0 0 0 0 610
2011 395 217 7 36 0 0 0 0 655
2012 428 233 8 33 0 3 0 0 705
2013 444 264 6 44 2 3 1 0 764
2014 442 266 8 43 3 2 3 0 767
2015 447 268 9 33 1 1 9 0 768
2016 424 274 8 37 2 1 10 0 756
2017 442 283 13 44 2 1 21 0 806
2018 430 291 12 52 1 1 38 0 825
2019 390 322 21 50 1 0 44 0 828
2020 351 376 18 38 0 0 54 0 837
2021 320 413 15 28 0 1 70 0 847
2022 297 387 11 31 0 0 60 0 786
2023 304 374 11 29 0 0 57 0 775

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 Center Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 610 39.8 15.3 36.7
2011 655 38.2 17.1 38.3
2012 705 39.4 17.8 36.9
2013 764 44.3 17.2 42.8
2014 767 44.4 17.2 42.8
2015 768 44.0 17.4 43.8
2016 756 44.0 17.1 45
2017 806 45.4 17.7 42.8
2018 825 47.1 17.5 43.9
2019 828 50.2 16.4 45.2
2020 837 53.2 15.7 48.9
2021 847 53.4 15.8 99.6
2022 786 53.4 14.6 99.6
2023 775 46.8 16.5 99.6

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 Center Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 610 39.8 15.3 36.7
2011 655 38.2 17.1 38.3
2012 705 39.4 17.8 36.9
2013 764 44.3 17.2 42.8
2014 767 44.4 17.2 42.8
2015 768 44.0 17.4 43.8
2016 756 44.0 17.1 45
2017 806 45.4 17.7 42.8
2018 825 47.1 17.5 43.9
2019 828 50.2 16.4 45.2
2020 837 53.2 15.7 48.9
2021 847 53.4 15.8 99.6
2022 786 53.4 14.6 99.6
2023 775 46.8 16.5 99.6

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 Center Hill Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (2.7%) $6,632 (97.3%) $6,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Hill Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 243 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center Hill Middle)47.141.9
 5.2%
   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 (Center Hill Middle)67.856.6
 11.2%
   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 (Center Hill Middle)50.753.6
 2.9%
   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 (Center Hill Middle)76.286
 9.8%
   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 (Center Hill Middle)48.550.7
 2.2%
   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 (Center Hill Middle)72.882.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Desoto County School District)63.561.7
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Center Hill Middle)65.670.7
 5.1%
   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 Students828775
 6.4%
African American322374
 16.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2111
 47.6%
Hispanic5029
 42%
Pacific Islander00
White390304
 22.1%
Two or More Races4457
 29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%99.6%
 54.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Center Hill Middle

Center Hill Middle ranks 30th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Center Hill Middle are 48% African American, 39% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Center Hill Middle usually go on to attend Center Hill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended Center Hill Middle.


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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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