Plantersville Middle School

Summary:

Plantersville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Lee County School District in Plantersville, Mississippi, with a student population of 274 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Plantersville Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 9.7% in 7th grade to 26% in 5th grade, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science also lags behind the district and state. As a result, Plantersville Middle School has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi middle schools for the past several years and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, the lowest possible rating.

The school's low academic performance may be influenced by its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.2 students per teacher, suggests that there is potential for more individualized attention and targeted interventions. Nearby middle schools, such as Guntown Middle School, Mooreville Middle School, and Shannon Middle School, generally outperform Plantersville Middle School in academic metrics, school rankings, and student demographics, indicating that there is room for improvement at Plantersville Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

2657 Main St.
Plantersville, MS 38862

(662) 842-4690

District: Lee County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,777

Students who attend Plantersville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shannon High School

Feeder schools for Plantersville Middle School:

Elementary:

Verona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

White:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plantersville Middle School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.2. (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 (83.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), White (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plantersville Middle School is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Plantersville Middle School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plantersville Middle School is $12,777, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Lee County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plantersville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plantersville Middle School 227^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Plantersville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lee County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County School District 65^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plantersville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	10.40	229^th	244	6.1%
2009	11.31	227^th	247	8.1%
2010	19.66	222^nd	255	12.9%
2011	31.11	208^th	264	21.2%
2012	25.08	215^th	270	20.4%
2013	18.92	230^th	269	14.5%
2014	19.56	229^th	264	13.3%
2015	13.00	250^th	266	6.0%
2016	10.89	244^th	260	6.2%
2017	16.26	229^th	272	15.8%
2018	20.58	204^th	252	19.0%
2019	10.99	238^th	264	9.8%
2021	16.84	210^th	257	18.3%
2022	19.72	207^th	257	19.5%
2023	19.88	200^th	243	17.7%
2024	16.20	227^th	264	14.0%

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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 Plantersville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	275	167	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
1991	274	172	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	447
1992	232	182	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
1993	240	163	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	405
1994	212	167	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	381
1995	218	163	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	386
1996	218	163	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	386
1997	237	165	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	410
1998	203	164	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	375
1999	193	167	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	370
2000	179	170	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	361
2001	187	151	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	346
2002	160	141	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	307
2003	160	141	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	307
2004	131	140	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	276
2005	141	120	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	262
2006	75	270	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	354
2007	62	275	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	346
2008	44	281	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	332
2009	41	284	2	7	0	0	0	334
2010	35	225	1	1	0	0	1	263
2011	31	215	1	2	1	0	2	252
2012	39	234	2	3	0	0	4	282
2013	43	234	2	5	1	0	3	288
2014	41	248	1	6	0	0	4	300
2015	37	273	1	3	0	0	2	316
2016	43	218	0	1	0	0	2	264
2017	37	207	0	2	0	0	5	251
2018	37	218	0	3	0	0	4	262
2019	29	243	0	3	1	0	5	281
2020	25	238	0	10	1	0	3	277
2021	21	221	0	14	0	0	4	260
2022	19	211	0	16	0	0	4	250
2023	14	230	0	19	0	0	11	274

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 Plantersville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	442	28.6	15.4	n/a
1991	447	32.7	13.6	n/a
1992	414	33.0	12.5	44.4
1993	405	25.5	15.9	43.2
1994	381	28.0	13.6	43
1995	386	26.3	14.7	43
1996	386	26.3	14.7	43
1997	410	27.6	14.9	46.1
1998	375	29.8	12.6	46.4
1999	370	30.7	12.1	54.9
2000	361	29.9	12.1	55.4
2001	346	32.1	10.8	57.2
2002	307	36.1	8.5	54.7
2003	307	36.1	8.5	54.7
2004	276	33.1	8.3	70.7
2005	262	25.8	10.2	70.6
2006	354	32.3	11.0	86.4
2007	346	33.9	10.2	93.9
2008	332	32.5	10.2	94
2009	334	31.2	10.7	96.1
2010	263	31.3	8.4	93.9
2011	252	25.1	10.0	95.2
2012	282	24.7	11.3	96.1
2013	288	25.4	11.3	97.6
2014	300	26.8	11.1	98.3
2015	316	27.0	11.7	98.1
2016	264	26.0	10.1	96.6
2017	251	24.6	10.2	97.2
2018	262	26.1	10.0	100
2019	281	24.0	11.6	56.2
2020	277	24.1	11.4	100
2021	260	23.6	10.9	100
2022	250	24.2	10.3	100
2023	274	24.3	11.2	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 Plantersville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	442	28.6	15.4	n/a
1991	447	32.7	13.6	n/a
1992	414	33.0	12.5	44.4
1993	405	25.5	15.9	43.2
1994	381	28.0	13.6	43
1995	386	26.3	14.7	43
1996	386	26.3	14.7	43
1997	410	27.6	14.9	46.1
1998	375	29.8	12.6	46.4
1999	370	30.7	12.1	54.9
2000	361	29.9	12.1	55.4
2001	346	32.1	10.8	57.2
2002	307	36.1	8.5	54.7
2003	307	36.1	8.5	54.7
2004	276	33.1	8.3	70.7
2005	262	25.8	10.2	70.6
2006	354	32.3	11.0	86.4
2007	346	33.9	10.2	93.9
2008	332	32.5	10.2	94
2009	334	31.2	10.7	96.1
2010	263	31.3	8.4	93.9
2011	252	25.1	10.0	95.2
2012	282	24.7	11.3	96.1
2013	288	25.4	11.3	97.6
2014	300	26.8	11.1	98.3
2015	316	27.0	11.7	98.1
2016	264	26.0	10.1	96.6
2017	251	24.6	10.2	97.2
2018	262	26.1	10.0	100
2019	281	24.0	11.6	56.2
2020	277	24.1	11.4	100
2021	260	23.6	10.9	100
2022	250	24.2	10.3	100
2023	274	24.3	11.2	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 Plantersville Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,192
2018	$10,652
2019	$10,530
2020	$12,136
2021	$12,748
2022	$12,777

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plantersville 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 238^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 200^th of 243 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plantersville Middle School)	16.3	26.2	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	46.9	52.4	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plantersville Middle School)	13.8	16.9	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	38.4	43	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Plantersville Middle School)	16.9	46.2	29.3%
5th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	57.6	62.3	4.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plantersville Middle School)	9.4	7.7	1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	29.7	34.6	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plantersville Middle School)	12.7	29.3	16.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	48.7	40.1	8.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plantersville Middle School)	9.5	19.6	10.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	30.9	39.6	8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plantersville Middle School)	30.2	29.1	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	52.8	57.1	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plantersville Middle School)	18.2	27.5	9.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee County School District)	38.9	39.5	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plantersville Middle School)	13.6	27.1	13.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee County School District)	54.4	46.6	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Plantersville Middle School)	28	41.5	13.5%
8th Grade Science (Lee County School District)	57.4	47.6	9.8%
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	281	274	2.5%
African American	243	230	5.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	19	533.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	29	14	51.7%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.2%	100%	43.8%

Schools Near Plantersville Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Plantersville Middle School	Public	5-8	2657 Main St.	Plantersville	38862	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 842-4690	274	24	11.2	100.0%	14 (5.1%)	230 (83.9%)	19 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	16.2	227^th of 264 public middle schools	14.0%		19.9	200^th of 243 public middle schools	17.7%	27	26.0	16.4	9.7	21.6	22.3	36.0	24.2	47.0		54.7	40.8	$12,777
Tupelo Middle School	Public	7-8	1009 Varsity Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 840-8780	1,080	80	13.5	99.7%	381 (35.3%)	536 (49.6%)	65 (6.0%)	17 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (7.5%)	78.3	51^st of 264 public middle schools	80.7%		76.8	50^th of 243 public middle schools	79.4%	1			52.2	50.2			66.6	67.1	100.0		67.6	$10,269
Milam Elementary School	Public	6	720 West Jefferson	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8920	557	36	15.6	99.5%	183 (32.9%)	297 (53.3%)	32 (5.7%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)								(n/a)		48.9				58.9						$10,912
Shannon Middle School	Public	6-8	232 Cherry Street	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-3986	202	20	10.2	100.0%	70 (34.7%)	122 (60.4%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	33	177^th of 264 public middle schools	33.0%		33.7	156^th of 243 public middle schools	35.8%	21		26.8	35.9	34.4		28.4	56.3	29.9			50.0	$13,486
Mooreville Middle School	Public	6-8	964 Cr 1409	Mooreville	38857	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 680-4894	372	26	14.2	99.2%	320 (86.0%)	27 (7.3%)	15 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	78.2	52^nd of 264 public middle schools	80.3%		77.3	48^th of 243 public middle schools	80.2%	4		47.1	45.9	46.1		63.3	72.8	81.7			68.7	$9,392
Nettleton Junior High School	Public	7-8	1532 Maple Road	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(662) 963-7400																			(n/a)			26.5	14.1			39.7	34.6			43.6
Nettleton Elementary School	Public	4-6	170 Mullen Avenue	Nettleton	38858	Itawamba County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 963-7406	452	33	13.7	99.3%	306 (67.7%)	128 (28.3%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)												$9,238
Okolona Middle School	Public	6-8	404 Howard Gunn Street	Okolona	38860	Chickasaw County	Okolona Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 447-2362	124	14	8.7	100.0%	1 (0.8%)	118 (95.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	24.6	199^th of 264 public middle schools	24.6%		20.7	195^th of 243 public middle schools	19.8%	4		13.4	31.7	23.7		25.0	51.2	36.8			52.6	$14,644
Guntown Middle School	Public	6-8	1539 Main St.	Guntown	38849	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 348-8801	696	51	13.7	99.6%	527 (75.7%)	125 (18.0%)	11 (1.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	64.4	89^th of 264 public middle schools	66.3%		51.6	109^th of 243 public middle schools	55.1%	20		44.1	44.4	46.8		52.4	54.1	62.8			61.9	$9,756
Amory Middle School	Public	6-8	700 2nd Avenue North	Amory	38821	Monroe County	Amory School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 256-5658	331	26	12.6	99.1%	196 (59.2%)	118 (35.6%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	71.5	64^th of 264 public middle schools	75.8%		71.6	67^th of 243 public middle schools	72.4%	3		43.3	48.2	34.9		68.1	79.1	56.9			76.5	$10,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Plantersville Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Plantersville Middle School?

Students at Plantersville Middle School are 84% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Plantersville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Plantersville Middle School usually go on to attend Shannon High School

What district is Plantersville Middle School in?

Lee County School District

Is Plantersville Middle School a good school?

Plantersville Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Mississippi middle schools.

How many students attend Plantersville Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Plantersville Middle School.

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