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Caledonia Middle School

Summary:

Caledonia Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Caledonia, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Lowndes County School District. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caledonia Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and across Mississippi in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 57% of Caledonia Middle School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 48% in the district and 40% statewide. This academic excellence is particularly impressive given that the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 99% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14.5 students per teacher, may contribute to its success.

While Caledonia Middle School's academic performance is commendable, the school's relatively homogeneous racial composition, with a majority of white students, may raise questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for underrepresented groups. In contrast, nearby schools like Fifth Street School and New Hope Middle School have more diverse student populations. Further investigation into Caledonia Middle School's practices and community engagement could provide valuable insights into replicating its success in other schools while ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 105 Confederate Drive
       Caledonia, MS  39740

(662) 356-2042

District: Lowndes County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,008 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
African American:
17.9%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caledonia Middle School ranks better than 93.9% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.72. (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: White (75.5%), African American (17.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Caledonia Middle School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caledonia Middle School is $10,008.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Caledonia Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Middle School 16th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Caledonia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lowndes County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County School District 46th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caledonia Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.91 54th 244 77.9%
2009 71.88 60th 247 75.7%
2010 77.37 44th 255 82.7%
2011 83.56 29th 264 89.0%
2012 84.32 31st 270 88.5%
2013 81.38 42nd 269 84.4%
2014 84.15 23rd 264 91.3%
2015 75.69 55th 266 79.3%
2016 86.47 25th 260 90.4%
2017 84.56 34th 272 87.5%
2018 86.70 27th 252 89.3%
2019 87.66 23rd 264 91.3%
2021 90.60 15th 257 94.2%
2022 93.24 10th 257 96.1%
2023 91.61 11th 243 95.5%
2024 90.72 16th 264 93.9%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Caledonia Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Caledonia Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 246 86 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 260 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 251 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 266 96 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 287 119 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 294 133 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 294 133 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 279 103 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 296 115 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 288 146 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 294 138 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 294 120 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 310 145 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 310 145 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 321 154 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 320 148 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 298 138 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 321 134 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 336 120 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 338 115 4 2 1 0 0 0 460
2010 107 25 2 5 2 0 330 0 471
2011 242 95 5 6 0 0 137 0 485
2012 379 80 6 10 0 0 5 0 480
2013 374 96 8 6 0 0 7 0 491
2014 381 82 8 9 0 0 8 0 488
2015 394 78 9 12 0 0 6 0 499
2016 399 70 2 8 1 1 2 0 483
2017 409 69 2 6 1 0 10 0 497
2018 421 80 1 14 1 0 10 0 527
2019 399 74 2 15 1 0 12 0 503
2020 444 81 2 19 1 0 13 0 560
2021 384 82 3 18 1 0 11 0 499
2022 425 91 2 25 0 0 11 0 554
2023 376 89 0 20 0 0 13 0 498

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 Caledonia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 341 15.9 21.4 n/a
1991 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1992 354 16.7 21.1 39.3
1993 365 17.8 20.5 40
1994 414 19.1 21.7 38.2
1995 433 22.7 19.1 40.2
1996 433 22.7 19.1 40.2
1997 386 22.6 17.1 38.9
1998 414 22.8 18.2 41.8
1999 439 25.3 17.4 47.6
2000 435 25.1 17.3 49.7
2001 419 24.2 17.3 50.4
2002 461 28.5 16.2 49.5
2003 461 28.5 16.2 49.5
2004 479 33.1 14.5 49.5
2005 475 34.8 13.6 53.3
2006 443 38.2 11.6 50.8
2007 466 37.8 12.3 53.2
2008 460 37.3 12.3 48.5
2009 460 35.6 12.9 48.3
2010 471 37.9 12.4 48.8
2011 485 39.6 12.2 46.2
2012 480 39.1 12.2 40.6
2013 491 37.9 12.9 41.5
2014 488 39.1 12.4 41.8
2015 499 36.0 13.8 39.3
2016 483 38.0 12.7 46.2
2017 497 37.0 13.4 41.9
2018 527 38.0 13.8 37.4
2019 503 37.5 13.3 42.5
2020 560 38.8 14.4 48.2
2021 499 39.3 12.6 99.4
2022 554 40.9 13.5 99.5
2023 498 34.2 14.5 99.4

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 Caledonia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 341 15.9 21.4 n/a
1991 349 16.0 21.8 n/a
1992 354 16.7 21.1 39.3
1993 365 17.8 20.5 40
1994 414 19.1 21.7 38.2
1995 433 22.7 19.1 40.2
1996 433 22.7 19.1 40.2
1997 386 22.6 17.1 38.9
1998 414 22.8 18.2 41.8
1999 439 25.3 17.4 47.6
2000 435 25.1 17.3 49.7
2001 419 24.2 17.3 50.4
2002 461 28.5 16.2 49.5
2003 461 28.5 16.2 49.5
2004 479 33.1 14.5 49.5
2005 475 34.8 13.6 53.3
2006 443 38.2 11.6 50.8
2007 466 37.8 12.3 53.2
2008 460 37.3 12.3 48.5
2009 460 35.6 12.9 48.3
2010 471 37.9 12.4 48.8
2011 485 39.6 12.2 46.2
2012 480 39.1 12.2 40.6
2013 491 37.9 12.9 41.5
2014 488 39.1 12.4 41.8
2015 499 36.0 13.8 39.3
2016 483 38.0 12.7 46.2
2017 497 37.0 13.4 41.9
2018 527 38.0 13.8 37.4
2019 503 37.5 13.3 42.5
2020 560 38.8 14.4 48.2
2021 499 39.3 12.6 99.4
2022 554 40.9 13.5 99.5
2023 498 34.2 14.5 99.4

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 Caledonia Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,783
2018 $7,780
2019 $7,503
2020 $10,077
2021 $8,987
2022 $10,008

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caledonia 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 23rd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 11th of 243 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Middle School)57.157.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)44.449.4
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Middle School)69.572
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)6863.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Middle School)54.557.2
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)52.449.3
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Middle School)58.775.8
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)57.465.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Middle School)55.662.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County School District)44.350.3
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Middle School)65.468.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County School District)55.760.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Caledonia Middle School)69.776.3
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lowndes County School District)55.856.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Caledonia Middle School)92.6100
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lowndes County School District)53.276.1
 22.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students503498
 1%
African American7489
 20.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1520
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White399376
 5.8%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%99.4%
 56.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caledonia Middle School

Yes. Caledonia Middle School ranks in the top 6.1% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students at Caledonia Middle School are 76% White, 18% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Caledonia 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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