Heidelberg Junior High School

Summary:

Heidelberg Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Heidelberg, Mississippi, with a student population of 115. The school is part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Heidelberg Junior High School stands out for its extremely high percentage of African American students, ranging from 98.68% to 99.24% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Quitman Junior High School, Laurel Middle School, and Bay Springs Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 97%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Heidelberg Junior High School has generally performed better than the state average on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school had 70.2% of 7th graders and 53.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 57.2% and 55.3%, respectively. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 57th out of 264 middle schools in 2013-2014 to 118th out of 264 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 804 North Pine Avenue
       Heidelberg, MS  39439


(601) 787-3665

District: East Jasper Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,280 Help


Students who attend Heidelberg Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Heidelberg High School

Feeder schools for Heidelberg Junior High School:

Elementary:    William J Berry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  115

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.1%
Hispanic:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heidelberg Junior High School ranks better than 55.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heidelberg Junior High School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heidelberg Junior High School is $10,280.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heidelberg Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heidelberg Junior High School 118th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Heidelberg Junior High School in the ranking list.)

East Jasper Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Jasper Consolidated School District 66th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heidelberg Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 51.97 127th 255 50.2%
2011 77.10 46th 264 82.6%
2012 37.16 179th 270 33.7%
2013 42.40 162nd 269 39.8%
2014 73.21 57th 264 78.4%
2015 61.70 86th 266 67.7%
2016 28.30 184th 260 29.2%
2017 34.92 173rd 272 36.4%
2018 38.17 158th 252 37.3%
2019 45.00 138th 264 47.7%
2021 42.24 145th 257 43.6%
2022 52.34 124th 257 51.8%
2023 50.40 114th 243 53.1%
2024 55.22 118th 264 55.3%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heidelberg Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 175 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2009 0 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 184
2010 0 167 0 0 0 0 1 0 168
2011 1 161 0 0 0 0 0 0 162
2012 0 159 0 0 0 0 0 0 159
2013 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 160
2014 1 131 0 2 0 0 0 0 134
2015 2 130 0 1 0 0 0 0 133
2016 0 114 0 0 0 0 0 0 114
2017 0 110 0 0 0 0 2 0 112
2018 2 130 0 0 0 0 2 0 134
2019 3 135 1 0 0 0 1 0 140
2020 0 135 1 0 0 0 0 0 136
2021 1 150 0 0 0 0 1 0 152
2022 0 131 0 0 0 0 1 0 132
2023 0 114 0 1 0 0 0 0 115

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 Heidelberg Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 175 17.3 10.1 95.4
2009 184 20.8 8.8 94
2010 168 16.8 9.9 96.4
2011 162 17.1 9.4 95.7
2012 159 15.5 10.2 97.5
2013 160 17.7 9.0 94.4
2014 134 18.0 7.4 97.8
2015 133 16.0 8.3 97.7
2016 114 15.0 7.6 97.4
2017 112 13.5 8.2 97.3
2018 134 15.5 8.6 97.8
2019 140 14.8 9.4 97.9
2020 136 17.3 7.8 97.8
2021 152 15.4 9.8 98
2022 132 15.1 8.7 97.7
2023 115 11.5 9.9 100

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 Heidelberg Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 175 17.3 10.1 95.4
2009 184 20.8 8.8 94
2010 168 16.8 9.9 96.4
2011 162 17.1 9.4 95.7
2012 159 15.5 10.2 97.5
2013 160 17.7 9.0 94.4
2014 134 18.0 7.4 97.8
2015 133 16.0 8.3 97.7
2016 114 15.0 7.6 97.4
2017 112 13.5 8.2 97.3
2018 134 15.5 8.6 97.8
2019 140 14.8 9.4 97.9
2020 136 17.3 7.8 97.8
2021 152 15.4 9.8 98
2022 132 15.1 8.7 97.7
2023 115 11.5 9.9 100

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 Heidelberg Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,384 (13.5%) $8,895 (86.5%) $10,280

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heidelberg Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 138th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 114th of 243 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heidelberg Junior High School)31.332.7
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Jasper Consolidated School District)31.332.7
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heidelberg Junior High School)64.146.5
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (East Jasper Consolidated School District)64.146.5
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heidelberg Junior High School)2036.9
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Jasper Consolidated School District)2036.9
 16.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heidelberg Junior High School)5049.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (East Jasper Consolidated School District)5049.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Heidelberg Junior High School)31.452.7
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (East Jasper Consolidated School District)31.452.7
 21.3%
   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 Students140115
 17.9%
African American135114
 15.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%100%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg Junior High School

Heidelberg Junior High School ranks 118th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Heidelberg Junior High School.

Students at Heidelberg Junior High School are 99% African American.

Students who attend Heidelberg Junior High School usually go on to attend Heidelberg High School


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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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