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Rod Paige Middle School

Summary:

Rod Paige Middle School is a public middle school in Monticello, Mississippi, serving 259 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 84 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rod Paige Middle School stands out for its more balanced racial composition compared to nearby schools, with 44.02% White and 49.03% African American students. The school also consistently outperforms the district and state in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, with 70.4% of 8th-graders proficient or better in math, compared to 49.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. Over the past few years, the school has steadily improved its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating.

While Rod Paige Middle School's performance is impressive, it still lags behind some nearby schools, such as Alexander Junior High School in the Brookhaven School District, in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.1, may be a contributing factor to its academic success, despite serving a student population with a high percentage (over 98%) of free or reduced-price lunch recipients.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1570 Broad St. West
       Monticello, MS  39654

(601) 587-2128

District: Lawrence County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,797 Help


Students who attend Rod Paige Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lawrence County High School

Feeder schools for Rod Paige Middle School:

Elementary:    Monticello Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.0%
White:
44.0%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rod Paige Middle School ranks better than 68.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.98. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49%), White (44%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rod Paige Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Rod Paige Middle School employs 22.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rod Paige Middle School is $12,797.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rod Paige Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rod Paige Middle School 84th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Rod Paige Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lawrence County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County School District 84th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rod Paige Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.97 92nd 244 62.3%
2009 65.26 77th 247 68.8%
2010 61.27 96th 255 62.4%
2011 60.33 114th 264 56.8%
2012 40.76 168th 270 37.8%
2013 37.86 176th 269 34.6%
2014 34.56 179th 264 32.2%
2015 31.30 176th 266 33.8%
2016 35.97 167th 260 35.8%
2017 23.34 206th 272 24.3%
2018 34.19 168th 252 33.3%
2019 26.11 197th 264 25.4%
2021 34.79 160th 257 37.7%
2022 31.73 169th 257 34.2%
2023 51.15 111th 243 54.3%
2024 65.98 84th 264 68.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Rod Paige Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rod Paige Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 266 247 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 264 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 264 260 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 297 262 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 293 239 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1995 290 205 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 290 205 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 296 198 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 273 208 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 259 217 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 249 208 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 256 196 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 258 189 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 258 189 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 251 215 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 231 208 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 226 224 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 194 210 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 182 199 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2009 161 193 2 0 0 0 0 0 356
2010 179 184 2 0 0 0 0 0 365
2011 167 168 3 0 0 0 0 0 338
2012 179 177 3 0 0 0 0 0 359
2013 186 172 2 0 0 0 1 0 361
2014 182 176 2 0 0 0 2 0 362
2015 175 184 1 1 0 0 0 0 361
2016 170 161 1 2 0 0 1 0 335
2017 146 173 1 1 0 0 3 0 324
2018 153 186 0 2 0 0 3 0 344
2019 169 179 1 5 0 0 3 0 357
2020 167 187 2 3 0 1 5 0 365
2021 145 162 2 4 0 1 6 0 320
2022 131 141 2 4 0 1 6 0 285
2023 114 127 1 8 1 1 7 0 259

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 Rod Paige Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 513 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 504 29.5 17.0 n/a
1992 524 28.2 18.5 52.9
1993 561 28.0 20.0 53.3
1994 534 29.1 18.4 55.4
1995 495 28.1 17.6 58
1996 495 28.1 17.6 58
1997 494 26.7 18.5 51.2
1998 481 29.0 16.6 53.8
1999 477 29.8 16.0 62.1
2000 458 26.9 17.0 60.5
2001 455 27.5 16.5 60
2002 450 32.5 13.8 62.2
2003 450 32.5 13.8 62.2
2004 468 37.5 12.5 58.8
2005 442 34.4 12.8 64.9
2006 453 36.3 12.5 70
2007 406 35.9 11.3 72.4
2008 383 37.4 10.2 69.2
2009 356 34.9 10.2 71.6
2010 365 31.4 11.6 73.7
2011 338 29.2 11.5 74.6
2012 359 28.5 12.5 76.9
2013 361 29.0 12.4 76.5
2014 362 28.5 12.6 75.1
2015 361 27.0 13.3 77.3
2016 335 26.0 12.8 79.4
2017 324 23.9 13.5 79
2018 344 24.8 13.8 80.2
2019 357 26.3 13.5 83.8
2020 365 23.4 15.5 83
2021 320 26.2 12.2 99.1
2022 285 21.6 13.1 98.9
2023 259 22.6 11.4 98.8

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 Rod Paige Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 513 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 504 29.5 17.0 n/a
1992 524 28.2 18.5 52.9
1993 561 28.0 20.0 53.3
1994 534 29.1 18.4 55.4
1995 495 28.1 17.6 58
1996 495 28.1 17.6 58
1997 494 26.7 18.5 51.2
1998 481 29.0 16.6 53.8
1999 477 29.8 16.0 62.1
2000 458 26.9 17.0 60.5
2001 455 27.5 16.5 60
2002 450 32.5 13.8 62.2
2003 450 32.5 13.8 62.2
2004 468 37.5 12.5 58.8
2005 442 34.4 12.8 64.9
2006 453 36.3 12.5 70
2007 406 35.9 11.3 72.4
2008 383 37.4 10.2 69.2
2009 356 34.9 10.2 71.6
2010 365 31.4 11.6 73.7
2011 338 29.2 11.5 74.6
2012 359 28.5 12.5 76.9
2013 361 29.0 12.4 76.5
2014 362 28.5 12.6 75.1
2015 361 27.0 13.3 77.3
2016 335 26.0 12.8 79.4
2017 324 23.9 13.5 79
2018 344 24.8 13.8 80.2
2019 357 26.3 13.5 83.8
2020 365 23.4 15.5 83
2021 320 26.2 12.2 99.1
2022 285 21.6 13.1 98.9
2023 259 22.6 11.4 98.8

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 Rod Paige Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,104
2018 $8,056
2019 $8,000
2020 $10,026
2021 $10,454
2022 $12,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rod Paige Middle School

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 197th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 111th of 243 Middle schools
 28.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rod Paige Middle School)42.258.7
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County School District)36.342.3
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rod Paige Middle School)43.443.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County School District)40.331.1
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Rod Paige Middle School)46.665.5
 18.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lawrence County School District)43.860.6
 16.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rod Paige Middle School)1736.8
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County School District)24.142.8
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rod Paige Middle School)2351.5
 28.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County School District)36.741.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rod Paige Middle School)28.429.7
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County School District)32.932.1
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rod Paige Middle School)25.751.8
 26.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County School District)3740.3
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rod Paige Middle School)37.936.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence County School District)36.138.1
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rod Paige Middle School)10.843.3
 32.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County School District)29.835.2
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Rod Paige Middle School)44.652.7
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Lawrence County School District)46.154.3
 8.2%
   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 Students357259
 27.5%
African American179127
 29.1%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White169114
 32.5%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%98.8%
 15.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rod Paige Middle School

Rod Paige Middle School ranks 84th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Rod Paige Middle School.

Students at Rod Paige Middle School are 49% African American, 44% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rod Paige Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence County High School


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