Center Hill Middle

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

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:
30^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,351

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: 17.0

Number of students: 768

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.5%

White:

36.5%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Center Hill Middle ranks better than 88.6% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Desoto County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.94. (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 (46.5%), White (36.5%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle is 17. 4 middle schools in the Desoto County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Center Hill Middle employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Hill Middle is $9,351, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 middle schools in the Desoto County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Center Hill Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Center Hill Middle 30^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Center Hill Middle 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 Center Hill Middle

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

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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 Center Hill Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	375	198	6	31	0	0	0	610
2011	395	217	7	36	0	0	0	655
2012	428	233	8	33	0	3	0	705
2013	444	264	6	44	2	3	1	764
2014	442	266	8	43	3	2	3	767
2015	447	268	9	33	1	1	9	768
2016	424	274	8	37	2	1	10	756
2017	442	283	13	44	2	1	21	806
2018	430	291	12	52	1	1	38	825
2019	390	322	21	50	1	0	44	828
2020	351	376	18	38	0	0	54	837
2021	320	413	15	28	0	1	70	847
2022	297	387	11	31	0	0	60	786
2023	304	374	11	29	0	0	57	775
2024	280	357	19	41	0	0	71	768

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
2024	768	45.0	17.0	41.5

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
2024	768	45.0	17.0	41.5

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,505
2018	$6,813
2019	$7,128
2020	$7,874
2021	$7,728
2022	$9,351

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Hill Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 31^st 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)	47.1	41.9	5.2%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	67.8	56.6	11.2%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	50.7	53.6	2.9%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	76.2	86	9.8%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	48.5	50.7	2.2%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	72.8	82.1	9.3%
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 (Center Hill Middle)	65.6	70.7	5.1%
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	828	775	6.4%
African American	322	374	16.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	21	11	47.6%
Hispanic	50	29	42%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	390	304	22.1%
Two or More Races	44	57	29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	99.6%	54.4%

Schools Near Center Hill Middle

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Hill Middle

What high school do graduates of Center Hill Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Center Hill Middle?

Students at Center Hill Middle are 46% African American, 36% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Center Hill Middle in?

Desoto County School District

How many students attend Center Hill Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 768 students attended Center Hill Middle.

Is Center Hill Middle a good school?

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

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