Purvis Middle School

Summary:

Purvis Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Purvis, Mississippi, with a student population of 383 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Purvis Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Purvis Middle School has maintained a strong ranking among Mississippi middle schools, consistently placing in the top 30-50% over the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Oak Grove Middle School and Petal Middle School.

One notable aspect of Purvis Middle School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (84.07%) compared to the nearby Oak Grove Middle School (40.8%) and Petal Middle School (67.25%). Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Purvis Middle School has demonstrated consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the state averages and nearby schools in the Lamar County School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 213 School Street
       Purvis, MS  39475


(601) 794-1068

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,858 Help


Students who attend Purvis Middle School usually attend:

High:    Purvis High School

Feeder schools for Purvis Middle School:

Elementary:    Purvis Lower Elementary
    Purvis Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
African American:
10.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Purvis Middle School ranks better than 81.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Purvis Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lamar County School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), African American (10.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purvis Middle School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Lamar County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purvis Middle School is $6,858. 1 middle schools in the Lamar County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Purvis Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Purvis Middle School 50th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Purvis Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Purvis Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.02 71st 244 70.9%
2009 61.25 94th 247 61.9%
2010 66.57 82nd 255 67.8%
2011 53.13 137th 264 48.1%
2012 52.67 132nd 270 51.1%
2013 67.98 82nd 269 69.5%
2015 77.64 52nd 266 80.5%
2016 75.34 56th 260 78.5%
2017 75.72 56th 272 79.4%
2018 75.03 56th 252 77.8%
2019 67.23 82nd 264 68.9%
2021 69.34 76th 257 70.4%
2022 67.72 81st 257 68.5%
2023 82.28 36th 243 85.2%
2024 78.74 50th 264 81.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Open Quote If I could leave a "negative star" rating, I would. The teachers are not concerned with teaching, the students are not provided text books, the desks were removed from some classrooms with no intention on providing any more, the students have to write in their laps and the administrators are unreachable. The principal is rude and backs her insufficient teachers as they lie their way through parent meetings. Do NOT attend this school if you have a choice. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Purvis Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 401 57 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 401 57 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 408 61 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 414 56 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 419 59 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 389 51 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 287 40 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2009 280 40 0 4 0 0 0 0 324
2010 315 39 0 4 0 0 1 0 359
2011 349 45 0 3 1 0 5 0 403
2012 365 40 0 3 0 0 4 0 412
2013 315 39 0 5 0 0 2 0 361
2014 319 43 0 5 0 0 5 0 372
2015 324 37 1 6 1 0 6 0 375
2016 346 38 1 9 1 0 8 0 403
2017 343 37 0 11 1 0 12 0 404
2018 344 37 1 5 0 0 12 0 399
2019 354 44 2 7 0 0 16 0 423
2020 356 54 2 7 1 0 14 0 434
2021 341 51 1 5 2 0 17 0 417
2022 322 46 1 7 3 0 13 0 392
2023 322 39 1 7 1 0 13 0 383

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 Purvis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 462 31.8 14.5 37.9
2003 462 31.8 14.5 37.9
2004 479 33.7 14.2 52
2005 474 31.5 15.0 49.2
2006 482 32.3 14.9 55.4
2007 446 31.6 14.1 50.9
2008 330 29.0 11.4 48.8
2009 324 24.0 13.5 48.8
2010 359 25.3 14.1 52.1
2011 403 28.9 13.9 51.1
2012 412 27.1 15.1 50.7
2013 361 28.3 12.7 52.1
2014 372 27.5 13.4 54.8
2015 375 28.0 13.3 53.1
2016 403 29.0 13.8 60.3
2017 404 27.5 14.6 59.4
2018 399 26.2 15.2 57.9
2019 423 27.7 15.2 56.5
2020 434 27.5 15.7 52.8
2021 417 29.1 14.3 99.3
2022 392 29.2 13.4 99.2
2023 383 30.5 12.5 99.2

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 Purvis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 462 31.8 14.5 37.9
2003 462 31.8 14.5 37.9
2004 479 33.7 14.2 52
2005 474 31.5 15.0 49.2
2006 482 32.3 14.9 55.4
2007 446 31.6 14.1 50.9
2008 330 29.0 11.4 48.8
2009 324 24.0 13.5 48.8
2010 359 25.3 14.1 52.1
2011 403 28.9 13.9 51.1
2012 412 27.1 15.1 50.7
2013 361 28.3 12.7 52.1
2014 372 27.5 13.4 54.8
2015 375 28.0 13.3 53.1
2016 403 29.0 13.8 60.3
2017 404 27.5 14.6 59.4
2018 399 26.2 15.2 57.9
2019 423 27.7 15.2 56.5
2020 434 27.5 15.7 52.8
2021 417 29.1 14.3 99.3
2022 392 29.2 13.4 99.2
2023 383 30.5 12.5 99.2

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 Purvis Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $280 (4.1%) $6,578 (95.9%) $6,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Purvis Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 243 Middle schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Purvis Middle School)33.344.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)44.846.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Purvis Middle School)51.156.7
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)6555.9
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Purvis Middle School)35.947
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)47.649.3
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Purvis Middle School)63.379.5
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)65.769.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Purvis Middle School)53.254.9
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)50.954
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Purvis Middle School)47.671.1
 23.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)61.467.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Purvis Middle School)5967.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lamar County School District)61.362.2
 0.9%
   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 Students423383
 9.5%
African American4439
 11.4%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White354322
 9%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%99.2%
 42.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purvis Middle School

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

Purvis Middle School ranks 50th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Purvis Middle School are 84% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Purvis Middle 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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