Higgins Middle School

Summary:

Higgins Middle School is a public middle school in McComb, Mississippi, serving 314 students in grades 4-6, with a predominantly African American student population (87.9%). While the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages, they are higher than the McComb School District averages. Notably, Higgins Middle School's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 72.7% in 2023-2024 is higher than both the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Higgins Middle School's test scores are higher than those of Denman Junior High School, which is also part of the McComb School District. However, Higgins Middle School's scores are lower than those of South Pike Junior High School and North Pike Junior High School, which are in different school districts. The school's high poverty rate, as indicated by a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, may be a significant factor contributing to its lower test scores compared to the state averages.

Higgins Middle School's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 16 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggests the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. Exploring best practices and collaborative opportunities with higher-performing schools, as well as targeted interventions and resource allocation to support students from low-income backgrounds, could be valuable strategies to enhance the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 1000 Elmwood Street
       McComb, MS  39648


(601) 684-2038

District: McComb School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,178 Help


Students who attend Higgins Middle School usually attend:

High:    McComb High School

Feeder schools for Higgins Middle School:

Elementary:    Kennedy Elementary School
    Otken Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.9%
Two or more races:
6.4%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Higgins Middle School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.9%), two or more races (6.4%), White (2.9%). (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 Higgins Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higgins Middle School is $8,178.
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Rank History for Higgins Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 18.49 342nd 394 13.2%
2009 37.63 262nd 392 33.2%
2010 40.25 264th 403 34.5%
2011 34.31 302nd 418 27.8%
2012 33.97 293rd 414 29.2%
2013 31.54 307th 408 24.8%
2014 45.16 222nd 394 43.7%
2015 27.64 298th 402 25.9%
2016 21.85 323rd 394 18.0%
2017 25.96 306th 406 24.6%
2018 22.84 320th 404 20.8%
2019 24.06 311th 397 21.7%
2024 42.52 229th 390 41.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Higgins Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 360 502 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1991 346 489 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1992 319 533 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1993 209 370 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1994 203 372 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 143 345 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 143 345 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 119 325 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 105 330 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 90 320 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 75 310 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 82 339 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 84 352 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 84 352 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 81 395 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 67 399 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 49 437 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 50 411 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 46 338 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 48 333 1 2 0 0 0 0 384
2010 45 360 0 3 0 0 0 0 408
2011 56 602 5 10 0 0 4 0 677
2012 50 595 3 10 1 0 5 0 664
2013 54 554 4 3 0 0 4 0 619
2014 50 582 1 2 0 0 4 0 639
2015 48 544 3 2 0 0 1 0 598
2016 39 532 3 4 1 0 1 0 580
2017 35 484 2 5 1 0 2 0 529
2018 30 438 1 4 0 0 4 0 477
2019 22 450 1 9 0 0 20 0 502
2020 19 386 4 8 0 0 16 0 433
2021 18 389 3 9 0 0 17 0 436
2022 14 304 1 9 0 0 13 0 341
2023 9 276 2 7 0 0 20 0 314

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 Higgins Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 862 42.4 20.3 n/a
1991 835 41.8 19.9 n/a
1992 853 42.9 19.8 60.5
1993 579 31.0 18.7 62.2
1994 576 28.9 19.9 64.6
1995 490 34.7 14.1 68
1996 490 34.7 14.1 68
1997 446 31.9 14.0 71.1
1998 439 29.1 15.1 70.2
1999 413 28.2 14.6 78.5
2000 387 27.8 13.9 78.3
2001 426 31.9 13.4 79.1
2002 439 30.8 14.3 79.7
2003 439 30.8 14.3 79.7
2004 479 32.6 14.7 99.4
2005 466 32.7 14.3 99.4
2006 489 34.5 14.2 99.4
2007 463 33.8 13.7 99.4
2008 387 29.3 13.2 99.2
2009 384 31.1 12.3 91.1
2010 408 28.9 14.0 99.3
2011 677 42.9 15.7 86.7
2012 664 40.9 16.2 99.5
2013 619 36.3 17.0 99.5
2014 639 37.6 16.9 99.5
2015 598 37.0 16.1 100
2016 580 35.0 16.5 100
2017 529 30.6 17.2 100
2018 477 29.2 16.3 100
2019 502 26.9 18.6 100
2020 433 25.4 16.9 100
2021 436 27.1 16.0 100
2022 341 25.4 13.3 100
2023 314 23.3 13.4 100

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 Higgins Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 862 42.4 20.3 n/a
1991 835 41.8 19.9 n/a
1992 853 42.9 19.8 60.5
1993 579 31.0 18.7 62.2
1994 576 28.9 19.9 64.6
1995 490 34.7 14.1 68
1996 490 34.7 14.1 68
1997 446 31.9 14.0 71.1
1998 439 29.1 15.1 70.2
1999 413 28.2 14.6 78.5
2000 387 27.8 13.9 78.3
2001 426 31.9 13.4 79.1
2002 439 30.8 14.3 79.7
2003 439 30.8 14.3 79.7
2004 479 32.6 14.7 99.4
2005 466 32.7 14.3 99.4
2006 489 34.5 14.2 99.4
2007 463 33.8 13.7 99.4
2008 387 29.3 13.2 99.2
2009 384 31.1 12.3 91.1
2010 408 28.9 14.0 99.3
2011 677 42.9 15.7 86.7
2012 664 40.9 16.2 99.5
2013 619 36.3 17.0 99.5
2014 639 37.6 16.9 99.5
2015 598 37.0 16.1 100
2016 580 35.0 16.5 100
2017 529 30.6 17.2 100
2018 477 29.2 16.3 100
2019 502 26.9 18.6 100
2020 433 25.4 16.9 100
2021 436 27.1 16.0 100
2022 341 25.4 13.3 100
2023 314 23.3 13.4 100

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 Higgins Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,115 (13.6%) $7,063 (86.4%) $8,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Higgins 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502314
 37.5%
African American450276
 38.7%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic97
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White229
 59.1%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Higgins Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Higgins Middle School.

Students at Higgins Middle School are 88% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Higgins Middle School usually go on to attend McComb High 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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