Pearl Junior High School

Summary:

Pearl Junior High School is a public middle school located in Pearl, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,001 students. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 44 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pearl Junior High School has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 43.36% White, 41.56% African American, and 7.39% Hispanic students. This diversity is higher compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Powell Middle School and Kirksey Middle School, which tend to have a more homogeneous student population. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 99.7% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), Pearl Junior High School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, ranking in the top half of Mississippi middle schools for the past 10 years. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and providing a quality education.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, Pearl Junior High School generally outperforms them on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and science. The school has also achieved a 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course assessment for the past two years, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. As the school's demographics continue to shift, with a declining percentage of White and African American students, it will be important for the district and school leadership to closely monitor and adapt their strategies to ensure all students continue to receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Mary Ann Drive
       Pearl, MS  39208


(601) 932-7952

District: Pearl Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,853 Help


Students who attend Pearl Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Pearl High School

Feeder schools for Pearl Junior High School:

Elementary:    Northside Elementary School
    Pearl Lower Elementary School
    Pearl Upper School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,001

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
African American:
41.6%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Pearl Junior High School ranks better than 50.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), African American (41.6%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl Junior High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Pearl Junior High School employs 69.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl Junior High School is $6,853.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pearl Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pearl Junior High School 130th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pearl Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pearl Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl Public School District 44th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 70.24 69th 264 73.9%
2012 73.67 64th 270 76.3%
2013 69.65 77th 269 71.4%
2014 60.96 99th 264 62.5%
2015 65.85 72nd 266 72.9%
2016 75.12 57th 260 78.1%
2017 77.18 51st 272 81.3%
2018 70.16 72nd 252 71.4%
2019 72.02 66th 264 75.0%
2021 71.54 69th 257 73.2%
2022 61.34 104th 257 59.5%
2023 53.06 106th 243 56.4%
2024 50.45 130th 264 50.8%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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 Pearl Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 556 299 6 51 0 0 2 0 914
2011 525 306 5 66 0 0 0 0 902
2012 550 315 6 59 0 0 4 0 934
2013 551 315 8 67 0 0 8 0 949
2014 532 329 9 69 0 1 11 0 951
2015 519 324 11 71 0 0 11 0 936
2016 512 330 15 70 0 1 21 0 949
2017 484 333 19 58 0 0 35 0 929
2018 467 329 16 59 0 3 39 0 913
2019 493 362 13 68 0 3 49 0 988
2020 545 387 10 83 1 4 49 0 1079
2021 495 410 13 85 1 2 52 0 1058
2022 460 395 8 78 0 5 47 0 993
2023 434 416 5 74 0 6 66 0 1001

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 Pearl Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 914 69.2 13.1 61.2
2011 902 63.8 14.1 63.6
2012 934 63.0 14.8 66.9
2013 949 64.2 14.7 64.1
2014 951 62.9 15.0 64
2015 936 64.0 14.6 63.1
2016 949 60.0 15.8 66.2
2017 929 61.5 15.0 66.3
2018 913 58.9 15.4 67.3
2019 988 59.9 16.4 69.4
2020 1079 63.4 16.9 67.3
2021 1058 71.8 14.7 99.7
2022 993 72.0 13.7 99.7
2023 1001 69.1 14.4 99.7

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 Pearl Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 914 69.2 13.1 61.2
2011 902 63.8 14.1 63.6
2012 934 63.0 14.8 66.9
2013 949 64.2 14.7 64.1
2014 951 62.9 15.0 64
2015 936 64.0 14.6 63.1
2016 949 60.0 15.8 66.2
2017 929 61.5 15.0 66.3
2018 913 58.9 15.4 67.3
2019 988 59.9 16.4 69.4
2020 1079 63.4 16.9 67.3
2021 1058 71.8 14.7 99.7
2022 993 72.0 13.7 99.7
2023 1001 69.1 14.4 99.7

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 Pearl Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (3.2%) $6,637 (96.8%) $6,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl Junior High 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 66th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 243 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Junior High School)36.840.8
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Public School District)36.840.8
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Junior High School)4640.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Public School District)4640.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Junior High School)46.234.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Public School District)46.234.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Junior High School)62.146.5
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Public School District)62.146.5
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Junior High School)47.145
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl Public School District)47.145
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Junior High School)57.243.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pearl Public School District)57.243.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pearl Junior High School)60.653.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pearl Public School District)60.653.7
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Pearl Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Pearl Public School District)52.670.6
 18%
   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 Students9881001
 1.3%
African American362416
 14.9%
American Indian00
Asian135
 61.5%
Hispanic6874
 8.8%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White493434
 12%
Two or More Races4966
 34.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%99.7%
 30.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl Junior High School

Students at Pearl Junior High School are 43% White, 42% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,001 students attended Pearl Junior High School.

Pearl Junior High School ranks 130th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pearl Junior High School usually go on to attend Pearl 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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