New Albany Middle School

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New Albany Middle School ranks 78 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

New Albany Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in New Albany, Mississippi, part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 19 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Albany Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with higher rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to nearby schools like Guntown Middle School and South Pontotoc Middle School. The school's Algebra I proficiency is particularly impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.4 over the past three school years.

While New Albany Middle School has a diverse student population, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students, the nearby schools, such as Guntown Middle School and South Pontotoc Middle School, have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, New Albany Middle School has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.38% to 99.42% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,042, higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

400 Apple Street
New Albany, MS 38652

(662) 534-1820

District: New Albany Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,535

Students who attend New Albany Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Albany High School

Feeder schools for New Albany Middle School:

Elementary:

New Albany Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.2%

African American:

24.3%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Albany Middle School ranks better than 70.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.93. (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 Student population at New Albany Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), African American (24.3%), Hispanic (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Albany Middle School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare New Albany Middle School employs 30.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Albany Middle School is $10,535.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks New Albany Middle School 78^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See New Albany Middle School in the ranking list.)

New Albany Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Albany Public Schools 19^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Albany Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	83.68	29^th	244	88.1%
2009	81.97	32^nd	247	87.0%
2010	68.69	68^th	255	73.3%
2011	69.47	70^th	264	73.5%
2012	83.55	34^th	270	87.4%
2013	77.89	52^nd	269	80.7%
2014	73.15	59^th	264	77.7%
2015	78.81	47^th	266	82.3%
2016	79.19	43^rd	260	83.5%
2017	80.80	45^th	272	83.5%
2018	69.25	74^th	252	70.6%
2019	78.72	50^th	264	81.1%
2021	69.87	73^rd	257	71.6%
2022	71.92	66^th	257	74.3%
2023	67.52	75^th	243	69.1%
2024	66.93	78^th	264	70.5%

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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 New Albany Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	426	224	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	651
1991	406	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	623
1992	408	208	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	618
1993	445	198	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	646
1994	371	172	2	72	0	n/a	n/a	617
1995	420	181	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	604
1996	420	181	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	604
1997	404	177	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	586
1998	430	188	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	625
1999	413	196	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	617
2000	388	197	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	601
2001	375	212	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	609
2002	275	167	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	459
2003	275	167	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	459
2004	296	176	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	491
2005	293	173	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	488
2006	288	188	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	507
2007	295	183	2	34	0	n/a	n/a	514
2008	293	167	2	42	0	n/a	n/a	504
2009	299	164	2	46	0	0	0	511
2010	280	152	0	38	0	0	0	470
2011	288	151	0	42	0	0	2	483
2012	291	164	4	40	0	0	2	501
2013	289	162	7	42	0	0	5	505
2014	288	170	9	46	0	0	4	517
2015	278	145	6	51	0	0	2	482
2016	283	139	3	71	1	1	1	499
2017	275	134	4	65	0	1	18	497
2018	266	121	4	63	1	2	22	479
2019	274	124	6	58	1	1	28	492
2020	272	137	10	61	1	0	33	514
2021	251	144	11	72	0	0	31	509
2022	248	142	12	83	0	0	33	518
2023	244	114	13	79	0	0	32	482
2024	229	111	13	76	0	0	27	456

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 New Albany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	651	36.5	17.8	n/a
1991	623	36.1	17.2	n/a
1992	618	33.0	18.7	30.6
1993	646	32.8	19.7	31.6
1994	617	33.6	18.4	31.1
1995	604	32.9	18.4	34.6
1996	604	32.9	18.4	34.6
1997	586	33.3	17.6	39.8
1998	625	34.1	18.3	40.8
1999	617	36.4	17.0	47.5
2000	601	37.4	16.1	45.6
2001	609	39.2	15.5	50.7
2002	459	30.7	15.0	54.9
2003	459	30.7	15.0	54.9
2004	491	35.8	13.7	56.8
2005	488	35.8	13.6	54.5
2006	507	38.4	13.2	57.8
2007	514	39.3	13.1	60.1
2008	504	40.2	12.5	61.7
2009	511	44.4	11.5	59.3
2010	470	42.9	10.9	61.5
2011	483	39.8	12.1	61.9
2012	501	35.3	14.1	62.3
2013	505	36.8	13.7	61.2
2014	517	37.6	13.7	65.2
2015	482	36.0	13.3	63.5
2016	499	40.0	12.4	64.7
2017	497	37.2	13.3	62.6
2018	479	35.7	13.3	63
2019	492	36.6	13.4	64.8
2020	514	38.4	13.3	68.5
2021	509	36.7	13.8	99.4
2022	518	35.7	14.4	99.4
2023	482	31.2	15.4	99.4
2024	456	30.7	14.8	61.8

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 New Albany Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	651	36.5	17.8	n/a
1991	623	36.1	17.2	n/a
1992	618	33.0	18.7	30.6
1993	646	32.8	19.7	31.6
1994	617	33.6	18.4	31.1
1995	604	32.9	18.4	34.6
1996	604	32.9	18.4	34.6
1997	586	33.3	17.6	39.8
1998	625	34.1	18.3	40.8
1999	617	36.4	17.0	47.5
2000	601	37.4	16.1	45.6
2001	609	39.2	15.5	50.7
2002	459	30.7	15.0	54.9
2003	459	30.7	15.0	54.9
2004	491	35.8	13.7	56.8
2005	488	35.8	13.6	54.5
2006	507	38.4	13.2	57.8
2007	514	39.3	13.1	60.1
2008	504	40.2	12.5	61.7
2009	511	44.4	11.5	59.3
2010	470	42.9	10.9	61.5
2011	483	39.8	12.1	61.9
2012	501	35.3	14.1	62.3
2013	505	36.8	13.7	61.2
2014	517	37.6	13.7	65.2
2015	482	36.0	13.3	63.5
2016	499	40.0	12.4	64.7
2017	497	37.2	13.3	62.6
2018	479	35.7	13.3	63
2019	492	36.6	13.4	64.8
2020	514	38.4	13.3	68.5
2021	509	36.7	13.8	99.4
2022	518	35.7	14.4	99.4
2023	482	31.2	15.4	99.4
2024	456	30.7	14.8	61.8

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 New Albany Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,555
2018	$8,042
2019	$8,112
2020	$9,154
2021	$9,222
2022	$10,535

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Albany Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 75^th of 243 Middle schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Middle School)	43.9	51.9	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)	43.9	51.9	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Middle School)	48.6	51.1	2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)	48.6	51.1	2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Middle School)	47.4	43.7	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)	47.4	43.7	3.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Middle School)	65.2	56.6	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)	65.2	56.6	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Middle School)	48.7	41.8	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Albany Public Schools)	48.7	41.8	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Middle School)	57.6	55.3	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Albany Public Schools)	57.6	55.3	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (New Albany Middle School)	76.4	54.7	21.7%
8th Grade Science (New Albany Public Schools)	76.4	54.7	21.7%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (New Albany Middle School)	90.6	95.1	4.5%
End of Course Algebra I (New Albany Public Schools)	79.9	68.9	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	482	2%
African American	124	114	8.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	13	116.7%
Hispanic	58	79	36.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	274	244	10.9%
Two or More Races	28	32	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	99.4%	34.5%

Schools Near New Albany 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
New Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Apple Street	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1820	456	31	14.8	61.8%	229 (50.2%)	111 (24.3%)	76 (16.7%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.9%)	66.9	78^th of 264 public middle schools	70.5%		67.5	75^th of 243 public middle schools	69.1%	3		46.4	45.7	43.3		50.7	66.9	61.3	100.0		61.9	$10,535
North Pontotoc Upper Elementary	Public	5-6	1620 Old Highway 15	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-2295	307	20	15.4	72.0%	213 (69.4%)	41 (13.4%)	45 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)	46.6	40.0			62.4	61.0				74.5		$8,709
North Pontotoc Middle School	Public	7-8	8324 Hwy 15 North	Ecru	38841	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-5612	261	22	12.1	65.1%	185 (70.9%)	30 (11.5%)	40 (15.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	80	44^th of 264 public middle schools	83.3%		73.7	59^th of 243 public middle schools	75.7%	15			50.7	52.7			72.4	61.4	100.0		71.1	$8,559
Pontotoc Middle School	Public	5-6	135 Education Drive	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-6056	326	24	13.4	69.6%	171 (52.5%)	85 (26.1%)	44 (13.5%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.2%)								(n/a)	46.0	44.0			58.4	72.9				71.3		$9,585
Pontotoc Junior High School	Public	7-8	132 North Main Street	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 489-8360	355	30	11.8	76.1%	163 (45.9%)	102 (28.7%)	69 (19.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	68.3	76^th of 264 public middle schools	71.2%		72.7	63^rd of 243 public middle schools	74.1%	13			42.7	41.7			59.8	68.1	100.0		67.5	$10,701
Ripley Middle School	Public	5-8	718 S. Clayton Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 837-7959	473	36	12.9	74.0%	243 (51.4%)	112 (23.7%)	73 (15.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.9%)	40.4	161^st of 264 public middle schools	39.0%		53.6	104^th of 243 public middle schools	57.2%	57	59.7	32.5	32.0	32.2	79.8	50.0	62.2	46.3		79.8	41.3	$10,015
South Pontotoc Middle School	Public	6-8	1523 South Pontotoc Rd	Pontotoc	38863	Pontotoc County	Pontotoc County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 489-3476	388	29	13.2	64.4%	326 (84.0%)	23 (5.9%)	29 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	64.1	91^st of 264 public middle schools	65.5%		70.9	68^th of 243 public middle schools	72.0%	23		32.6	45.0	47.7		48.4	63.3	67.4			64.4	$8,350
Guntown Middle School	Public	6-8	1539 Main St.	Guntown	38849	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 348-8801	692	52	13.3	47.8%	523 (75.6%)	116 (16.8%)	15 (2.2%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about New Albany Middle School

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What is the racial makeup of New Albany Middle School?

Students at New Albany Middle School are 50% White, 24% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend New Albany Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended New Albany Middle School.

What high school do graduates of New Albany Middle School attend?

Students who attend New Albany Middle School usually go on to attend New Albany High School

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New Albany Middle School ranks 78^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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