North Pontotoc Middle School

Q: Is North Pontotoc Middle School a good school?

North Pontotoc Middle School ranks 44 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Pontotoc Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Pontotoc County School District in Ecru, Mississippi, with a student population of 283.

North Pontotoc Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.4% of 7th graders were proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 68.1% for the district and 57.2% for the state. The school also has a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly outpacing the district and state. While the student population is predominantly white (around 70%), North Pontotoc Middle School has a more diverse racial makeup compared to the nearby South Pontotoc Middle School, which has an 82.62% white student population. However, the school has a very high percentage of students (around 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Tupelo Middle School and South Pontotoc Middle School, North Pontotoc Middle School stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. This suggests the school may have effective instructional practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the region. Additionally, the close proximity (0.56 miles) between North Pontotoc Middle School and North Pontotoc Upper Elementary may provide opportunities for collaboration and a smoother transition for students as they move from the upper elementary to the middle school level.

Detail:

Public 7-8

8324 Hwy 15 North
Ecru, MS 38841

(662) 489-5612

District: Pontotoc County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,559

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

15.3%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pontotoc Middle School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.99. (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 North Pontotoc Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Pontotoc County School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (15.3%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pontotoc Middle School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Pontotoc County School District! (See more...)

Compare North Pontotoc Middle School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pontotoc Middle School is $8,559. 1 middle schools in the Pontotoc County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Pontotoc Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Pontotoc Middle School 44^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See North Pontotoc Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pontotoc County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc County School District 26^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Pontotoc Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	47.15	134^th	264	49.2%
2021	62.35	97^th	257	62.3%
2022	78.62	46^th	257	82.1%
2023	73.75	59^th	243	75.7%
2024	79.99	44^th	264	83.3%

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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 North Pontotoc Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	256	30	3	48	0	1	338
2019	234	35	6	43	1	1	320
2020	214	31	3	40	0	2	290
2021	212	32	2	40	0	1	287
2022	215	40	1	43	0	6	305
2023	198	35	3	43	0	4	283
2024	185	30	2	40	0	4	261

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 North Pontotoc Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	338	22.6	14.9	63
2019	320	21.9	14.5	61.9
2020	290	28.8	10.0	61.7
2021	287	24.0	11.9	99
2022	305	22.9	13.2	99
2023	283	21.4	13.1	98.9
2024	261	21.5	12.1	65.1

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 North Pontotoc Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	338	22.6	14.9	63
2019	320	21.9	14.5	61.9
2020	290	28.8	10.0	61.7
2021	287	24.0	11.9	99
2022	305	22.9	13.2	99
2023	283	21.4	13.1	98.9
2024	261	21.5	12.1	65.1

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 North Pontotoc Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$5,302
2018	$6,160
2019	$7,118
2020	$7,918
2021	$7,501
2022	$8,559

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pontotoc Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 59^th of 243 Middle schools	26.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Pontotoc Middle School)	28	45.2	17.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc County School District)	32.8	46.9	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Pontotoc Middle School)	47.6	70.2	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc County School District)	50.3	69.7	19.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Pontotoc Middle School)	36	42.8	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc County School District)	33.5	41	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Pontotoc Middle School)	30.5	51.9	21.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc County School District)	35.1	52	16.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (North Pontotoc Middle School)	54	63	9%
8th Grade Science (Pontotoc County School District)	58.2	61.1	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (North Pontotoc Middle School)	79.2	100	20.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Pontotoc County School District)	52.3	68.4	16.1%
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	320	283	11.6%
African American	35	35
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	43	43
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	234	198	15.4%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	98.9%	37.1%

Schools Near North Pontotoc 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tupelo Middle School	Public	7-8	1009 Varsity Drive	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 840-8780	1,062	78	13.6	64.7%	349 (32.9%)	558 (52.5%)	68 (6.4%)	24 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.9%)	78.3	51^st of 264 public middle schools	80.7%		76.8	50^th of 243 public middle schools	79.4%	1			52.2	50.2			66.6	67.1	100.0		67.6	$10,269
Milam Elementary School	Public	6	720 West Jefferson	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 841-8920	542	39	13.8	66.2%	174 (32.1%)	284 (52.4%)	49 (9.0%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)								(n/a)		48.9				58.9						$10,912

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pontotoc Middle School

Is North Pontotoc Middle School a good school?

North Pontotoc Middle School ranks 44^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Pontotoc Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended North Pontotoc Middle School.

What district is North Pontotoc Middle School in?

Pontotoc County School District

What is the racial makeup of North Pontotoc Middle School?

Students at North Pontotoc Middle School are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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