Quitman County Middle School

Summary:

Quitman County Middle School is a public middle school located in Marks, Mississippi, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 272 students. The school is part of the Quitman County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Quitman County Middle School faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with some grades performing at less than 50% proficiency. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (96.69%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Batesville Junior High School and Oakhurst Intermediate Academy. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which can have a significant impact on academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Quitman County Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 12.9 students per teacher over the past few years. This suggests that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students. With targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the unique needs of the student population, which is predominantly African American and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Quitman County Middle School may be able to improve its academic outcomes and better serve the community of Marks, Mississippi.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 450 Humphrey Ave
       Marks, MS  38646


(662) 326-6871

District: Quitman County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,810 Help


Students who attend Quitman County Middle School usually attend:

High:    M. S. Palmer High School

Feeder schools for Quitman County Middle School:

Elementary:    Quitman County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.7%
White:
2.2%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quitman County Middle School ranks worse than 79.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.7%), White (2.2%), two or more races (0.7%). (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 Quitman County Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quitman County Middle School is $10,810.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quitman County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Quitman County Middle School 210th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Quitman County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Quitman County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quitman County School District 72nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quitman County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 41.99 158th 244 35.2%
2009 44.21 150th 247 39.3%
2010 31.70 192nd 255 24.7%
2011 25.33 229th 264 13.3%
2012 29.13 204th 270 24.4%
2013 22.74 218th 269 19.0%
2014 30.62 193rd 264 26.9%
2015 40.20 153rd 266 42.5%
2016 32.39 176th 260 32.3%
2017 28.31 191st 272 29.8%
2018 36.99 162nd 252 35.7%
2019 26.10 198th 264 25.0%
2021 23.61 188th 257 26.8%
2022 37.69 154th 257 40.1%
2023 32.84 159th 243 34.6%
2024 20.58 210th 264 20.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Quitman County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Quitman County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 30 453 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 29 440 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 22 439 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 21 427 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 12 441 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 10 425 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 10 425 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 12 390 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 13 530 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 13 524 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 14 537 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 14 567 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 14 547 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 14 547 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 14 558 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 17 538 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 17 469 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 12 434 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 20 369 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 12 356 0 0 0 0 0 0 368
2010 5 362 0 0 0 0 1 0 368
2011 6 392 0 2 0 0 0 0 400
2012 4 396 0 2 0 0 1 0 403
2013 3 400 0 1 0 0 0 0 404
2014 12 388 0 0 0 0 2 0 402
2015 16 351 0 0 0 0 0 0 367
2016 15 334 0 0 0 0 0 0 349
2017 11 297 0 0 0 0 0 0 308
2018 5 282 0 0 0 0 0 0 287
2019 7 291 0 0 0 0 0 0 298
2020 7 288 0 0 0 0 1 0 296
2021 2 266 0 0 0 0 3 0 271
2022 5 260 0 0 0 1 4 0 270
2023 6 263 0 0 0 1 2 0 272

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 Quitman County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 28.4 17.0 n/a
1991 469 23.7 19.7 n/a
1992 461 23.8 19.3 88.5
1993 448 24.9 18.0 87.7
1994 453 24.4 18.6 89.4
1995 435 27.3 15.9 93.6
1996 435 27.3 15.9 93.6
1997 402 19.7 20.4 92.5
1998 543 26.7 20.3 94.8
1999 538 23.3 23.1 95
2000 551 25.8 21.4 97.6
2001 582 27.4 21.2 96.9
2002 567 33.4 17.0 99.5
2003 567 33.4 17.0 99.5
2004 579 38.0 15.2 99.5
2005 561 33.0 17.0 99.5
2006 490 34.4 14.2 99.4
2007 447 32.3 13.8 99.3
2008 389 30.5 12.8 99.2
2009 368 37.0 9.9 99.2
2010 368 36.5 10.0 99.2
2011 400 29.8 13.3 99.3
2012 403 31.2 12.9 99.3
2013 404 28.9 13.9 99.3
2014 402 32.0 12.5 99.3
2015 367 35.0 10.4 99.2
2016 349 28.0 12.4 100
2017 308 27.6 11.1 100
2018 287 27.3 10.4 100
2019 298 28.2 10.5 100
2020 296 33.8 8.7 100
2021 271 36.2 7.4 100
2022 270 28.1 9.5 100
2023 272 20.9 12.9 100

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 Quitman County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 28.4 17.0 n/a
1991 469 23.7 19.7 n/a
1992 461 23.8 19.3 88.5
1993 448 24.9 18.0 87.7
1994 453 24.4 18.6 89.4
1995 435 27.3 15.9 93.6
1996 435 27.3 15.9 93.6
1997 402 19.7 20.4 92.5
1998 543 26.7 20.3 94.8
1999 538 23.3 23.1 95
2000 551 25.8 21.4 97.6
2001 582 27.4 21.2 96.9
2002 567 33.4 17.0 99.5
2003 567 33.4 17.0 99.5
2004 579 38.0 15.2 99.5
2005 561 33.0 17.0 99.5
2006 490 34.4 14.2 99.4
2007 447 32.3 13.8 99.3
2008 389 30.5 12.8 99.2
2009 368 37.0 9.9 99.2
2010 368 36.5 10.0 99.2
2011 400 29.8 13.3 99.3
2012 403 31.2 12.9 99.3
2013 404 28.9 13.9 99.3
2014 402 32.0 12.5 99.3
2015 367 35.0 10.4 99.2
2016 349 28.0 12.4 100
2017 308 27.6 11.1 100
2018 287 27.3 10.4 100
2019 298 28.2 10.5 100
2020 296 33.8 8.7 100
2021 271 36.2 7.4 100
2022 270 28.1 9.5 100
2023 272 20.9 12.9 100

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 Quitman County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,557 (23.7%) $8,253 (76.3%) $10,810

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quitman County 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 159th of 243 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Middle School)29.432.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)29.432.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Middle School)2411.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)2411.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Quitman County Middle School)50.629.5
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Quitman County School District)50.629.5
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Middle School)7.516.7
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)7.516.7
 9.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Middle School)41.816.7
 25.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)41.816.7
 25.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Middle School)25.422.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)25.422.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Middle School)34.428.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)34.428.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County Middle School)18.539.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Quitman County School District)18.539.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County Middle School)39.146
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Quitman County School District)39.146
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Quitman County Middle School)30.857.1
 26.3%
   8th Grade Science (Quitman County School District)30.857.1
 26.3%
   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 Students298272
 8.7%
African American291263
 9.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander01
White76
 14.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Quitman County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Quitman County Middle School.

Quitman County Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students who attend Quitman County Middle School usually go on to attend M. S. Palmer High School

Students at Quitman County Middle School are 97% African American, 2% White.


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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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