Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

Summary:

Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Byhalia, Mississippi, with a student population of 444. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Byhalia Middle School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in MAAP/English Language Arts ranged from 20.4% (7th grade) to 38% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 42%. Similarly, in MAAP/Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 27.9% (6th grade) to 41.3% (8th grade), while the state averages were 51.8% to 57.2%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a ranking of 195 out of 264 in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In comparison, the nearby Desoto County schools, such as Southaven Middle, Hernando Middle, and Lewisburg Middle, significantly outperform Byhalia Middle School in terms of test scores, SchoolDigger rankings, and student demographics. These schools have higher percentages of proficient or better students, higher rankings, and more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 172 Highway 309 North
       Byhalia, MS  38611


(662) 838-2591

District: Marshall County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,441 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.0%
Hispanic:
26.6%
White:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Byhalia Middle School (5-8) ranks worse than 73.9% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43%), Hispanic (26.6%), White (22.3%). (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 Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Byhalia Middle School (5-8) employs 26.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) is $7,441.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Byhalia Middle School (5-8) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Byhalia Middle School (5-8) 195th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Byhalia Middle School (5-8) in the ranking list.)

Marshall County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County School District 98th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 17.79 206th 244 15.6%
2009 13.06 221st 247 10.5%
2010 46.47 149th 255 41.6%
2011 45.30 165th 264 37.5%
2012 37.75 177th 270 34.4%
2013 36.15 180th 269 33.1%
2014 48.38 138th 264 47.7%
2015 38.70 161st 266 39.5%
2016 31.19 177th 260 31.9%
2017 55.29 116th 272 57.4%
2018 51.76 121st 252 52.0%
2019 44.53 140th 264 47.0%
2021 27.12 178th 257 30.7%
2022 42.69 141st 257 45.1%
2023 28.94 166th 243 31.7%
2024 25.86 195th 264 26.1%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Byhalia Middle School (5-8) Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 174 293 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 151 282 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 169 317 4 31 0 0 0 0 521
2010 176 297 2 35 0 0 1 0 511
2011 164 297 3 36 0 0 4 0 504
2012 183 281 1 38 0 0 6 0 509
2013 127 205 0 38 0 0 5 0 375
2014 124 192 0 45 0 0 9 0 370
2015 116 159 1 46 0 0 11 0 333
2016 101 164 1 54 0 0 12 0 332
2017 108 134 2 49 0 0 11 0 304
2018 106 158 1 55 0 0 9 0 329
2019 110 172 2 57 0 0 9 0 350
2020 113 180 0 64 0 0 16 0 373
2021 124 206 3 93 0 0 21 0 447
2022 119 196 2 108 0 0 24 0 449
2023 99 191 1 118 0 0 35 0 444

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 Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 497 28.7 17.3 81.9
2008 474 29.8 15.9 82.5
2009 521 29.8 17.5 84.5
2010 511 28.7 17.7 87.7
2011 504 29.5 17.0 89.9
2012 509 29.2 17.4 91.7
2013 375 23.4 16.0 86.7
2014 370 22.7 16.2 74.6
2015 333 24.0 13.8 88.6
2016 332 22.0 15.0 89.5
2017 304 23.8 12.7 83.9
2018 329 24.5 13.4 87.5
2019 350 24.6 14.2 82.6
2020 373 23.8 15.6 99.2
2021 447 28.7 15.5 99.3
2022 449 30.7 14.6 99.3
2023 444 26.3 16.8 100

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 Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 497 28.7 17.3 81.9
2008 474 29.8 15.9 82.5
2009 521 29.8 17.5 84.5
2010 511 28.7 17.7 87.7
2011 504 29.5 17.0 89.9
2012 509 29.2 17.4 91.7
2013 375 23.4 16.0 86.7
2014 370 22.7 16.2 74.6
2015 333 24.0 13.8 88.6
2016 332 22.0 15.0 89.5
2017 304 23.8 12.7 83.9
2018 329 24.5 13.4 87.5
2019 350 24.6 14.2 82.6
2020 373 23.8 15.6 99.2
2021 447 28.7 15.5 99.3
2022 449 30.7 14.6 99.3
2023 444 26.3 16.8 100

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 Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (11.5%) $6,587 (88.5%) $7,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Byhalia Middle School (5-8)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 166th of 243 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))21.422.1
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)2523
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))29.915.4
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)35.119.9
 15.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))27.233
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)29.734.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))38.651
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)36.745
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))38.833
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)33.827.4
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))51.522.8
 28.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)41.414.9
 26.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Byhalia Middle School (5-8))59.240.4
 18.8%
   8th Grade Science (Marshall County School District)51.239.2
 12%
   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 Students350444
 26.9%
African American172191
 11%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic57118
 107%
Pacific Islander00
White11099
 10%
Two or More Races935
 288.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%100%
 17.4%


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Students at Byhalia Middle School (5-8) are 43% African American, 27% Hispanic, 22% White, 8% Two or more races.

Byhalia Middle School (5-8) ranks 195th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Byhalia Middle School (5-8).


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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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