Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks 35 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwest Rankin Middle School is a public middle school located in Flowood, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,374 students. The school is part of the Rankin County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Northwest Rankin Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Mississippi, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's students outperform the state and district averages in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 53.2% to 58.6% and in mathematics from 63.6% to 78.1%, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 42% and 51.8% to 57.2%, respectively. The school's student population is more racially diverse compared to some nearby schools, with 55.46% White, 30.13% African American, 2.11% Hispanic, 3.78% Asian, and 8.37% two or more races. However, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, consistently above 99% in recent years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Madison Middle School, Blackburn Middle School, and Powell Middle School, all part of the Jackson Public School District, Northwest Rankin Middle School clearly outperforms them in academic achievement. This highlights the relative strength of the Rankin County School District and the quality of education provided at Northwest Rankin Middle School, despite the school's socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

One Paw Print Place
Flowood, MS 39232-6675

(601) 992-1329

District: Rankin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,357

Students who attend Northwest Rankin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northwest Rankin High School

Feeder schools for Northwest Rankin Middle School:

Elementary:	Flowood Elementary School
	Highland Bluff Elementary
	Northshore Elementary
	Northwest Elementary School
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	Oakdale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,374

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.5%

African American:

30.1%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Northwest Rankin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Rankin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), African American (30.1%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin Middle School is 12.9. 1 middle schools in the Rankin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northwest Rankin Middle School employs 105.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Rankin Middle School is $9,357, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Rankin County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwest Rankin Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Rankin Middle School 35^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Northwest Rankin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Rankin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rankin County School District 22^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	87.36	18^th	244	92.6%
2009	87.40	20^th	247	91.9%
2010	89.77	16^th	255	93.7%
2011	84.97	23^rd	264	91.3%
2012	87.01	23^rd	270	91.5%
2013	87.37	21^st	269	92.2%
2014	92.54	4^th	264	98.5%
2015	93.79	9^th	266	96.6%
2017	89.14	18^th	272	93.4%
2018	89.54	17^th	252	93.3%
2019	89.10	18^th	264	93.2%
2021	92.19	11^th	257	95.7%
2022	91.75	14^th	257	94.6%
2023	87.13	26^th	243	89.3%
2024	83.41	35^th	264	86.7%

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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 Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	1144	148	19	1	2	n/a	n/a	1314
2000	1109	185	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	1316
2001	1082	220	17	7	1	n/a	n/a	1327
2002	1096	271	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	1395
2003	1096	271	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	1395
2004	1127	290	15	15	0	n/a	n/a	1447
2005	855	223	11	19	0	n/a	n/a	1108
2006	839	246	24	13	0	n/a	n/a	1122
2007	817	275	22	16	0	n/a	n/a	1130
2008	890	293	27	15	4	n/a	n/a	1229
2009	915	292	32	24	1	0	0	1264
2010	970	284	36	23	2	1	6	1322
2011	994	293	34	27	1	0	5	1354
2012	1039	293	45	20	1	1	9	1408
2013	991	323	51	26	0	1	9	1401
2014	628	219	34	21	0	1	7	910
2015	615	215	28	26	3	0	9	896
2016	591	196	26	20	1	1	27	862
2017	603	218	30	25	1	1	33	911
2018	627	241	33	23	2	1	30	957
2019	591	231	35	19	3	1	28	908
2020	589	246	35	33	1	2	38	944
2021	615	294	29	31	1	2	36	1008
2022	835	452	50	32	4	0	58	1431
2023	762	414	52	29	2	0	115	1374

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 Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1314	69.3	19.0	32.1
2000	1316	72.4	18.2	32.4
2001	1327	75.5	17.6	33.3
2002	1395	91.9	15.2	35
2003	1395	91.9	15.2	35
2004	1447	103.6	14.0	19.9
2005	1108	82.5	13.4	21.8
2006	1122	89.4	12.6	24.8
2007	1130	92.9	12.2	22.4
2008	1229	98.7	12.5	22.8
2009	1264	102.8	12.3	22.7
2010	1322	103.6	12.7	24.8
2011	1354	105.8	12.7	26.4
2012	1408	109.4	12.8	26.7
2013	1401	115.8	12.0	25.6
2014	910	89.3	10.1	29.3
2015	896	87.0	10.2	27.7
2016	862	80.0	10.7	30.4
2017	911	81.8	11.1	31
2018	957	80.9	11.8	30
2019	908	85.2	10.6	28.2
2020	944	92.3	10.2	30.9
2021	1008	91.1	11.0	99.7
2022	1431	120.7	11.8	99.8
2023	1374	105.7	12.9	99.8

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 Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1314	69.3	19.0	32.1
2000	1316	72.4	18.2	32.4
2001	1327	75.5	17.6	33.3
2002	1395	91.9	15.2	35
2003	1395	91.9	15.2	35
2004	1447	103.6	14.0	19.9
2005	1108	82.5	13.4	21.8
2006	1122	89.4	12.6	24.8
2007	1130	92.9	12.2	22.4
2008	1229	98.7	12.5	22.8
2009	1264	102.8	12.3	22.7
2010	1322	103.6	12.7	24.8
2011	1354	105.8	12.7	26.4
2012	1408	109.4	12.8	26.7
2013	1401	115.8	12.0	25.6
2014	910	89.3	10.1	29.3
2015	896	87.0	10.2	27.7
2016	862	80.0	10.7	30.4
2017	911	81.8	11.1	31
2018	957	80.9	11.8	30
2019	908	85.2	10.6	28.2
2020	944	92.3	10.2	30.9
2021	1008	91.1	11.0	99.7
2022	1431	120.7	11.8	99.8
2023	1374	105.7	12.9	99.8

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 Northwest Rankin Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$341 (3.6%)	$9,016 (96.4%)	$9,357

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest Rankin 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 18^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 26^th of 243 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	56.3	52.7	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	50.6	51.2	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	71.2	67.8	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	67.1	68.2	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	52.1	60	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)	48.3	52.7	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	61.7	65.2	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)	56.4	60.9	4.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	70	66.8	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)	66.8	65.1	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Rankin Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Rankin County School District)	51.1	71.3	20.2%
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	908	1374	51.3%
African American	231	414	79.2%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	35	52	48.6%
Hispanic	19	29	52.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	591	762	28.9%
Two or More Races	28	115	310.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	99.8%	71.6%

Schools Near Northwest Rankin 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)		MAAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MAAP Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest Rankin Middle School	Public	6-8	One Paw Print Place	Flowood	39232	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 992-1329	1,374	106	12.9	99.8%	762 (55.5%)	414 (30.1%)	29 (2.1%)	52 (3.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (8.4%)	83.4	35^th of 264 public middle schools	86.7%		87.1	26^th of 243 public middle schools	89.3%	9		56.2	58.6	53.2		74.4	78.1	63.6	100.0		62.5		$9,357	$341	$9,016
Brandon Middle School	Public	6-8	408 South College St.	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5998	1,193	93	12.8	99.7%	672 (56.3%)	430 (36.0%)	17 (1.4%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.4%)	89.9	18^th of 264 public middle schools	93.2%		85.3	30^th of 243 public middle schools	87.7%	12		56.0	65.0	62.5		71.4	74.7	77.8	100.0		74.5		$8,385	$312	$8,073
Pearl Junior High School	Public	6-8	200 Mary Ann Drive	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7952	1,001	69	14.4	99.7%	434 (43.4%)	416 (41.6%)	74 (7.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	66 (6.6%)	50.5	130^th of 264 public middle schools	50.8%		53.1	106^th of 243 public middle schools	56.4%	24		38.4	37.9	38.0		47.4	55.8	48.8	100.0		56.8		$6,853	$216	$6,637
Chastain Middle School	Public	6-8	4650 Manhattan Road	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3550	499	48	10.3	100.0%	11 (2.2%)	457 (91.6%)	24 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	6.9	254^th of 264 public middle schools	3.8%		16.3	214^th of 243 public middle schools	11.9%	40		12.9	20.7	15.0		17.2	24.5	15.8			24.2		$9,811	$1,498	$8,313
Joel E. Smilow Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	787 E. Northside Drive	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E. Smillow Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	577	40	14.4	100.0%	3 (0.5%)	574 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.8	197^th of 264 public middle schools	25.4%		18.2	208^th of 243 public middle schools	14.4%	11	35.2	18.8	24.3	30.7	34.5	10.4	37.3	57.3		67.3	47.6		$8,638	$829	$7,809
Old Town Middle	Public	6-8	210 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-8730	707	56	12.5	99.6%	65 (9.2%)	467 (66.1%)	137 (19.4%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$9,256	$244	$9,013
Kirksey Middle School	Public	6-8	5677 Highland Dr	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-8360	247	23	10.7	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	242 (98.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	27.2	190^th of 264 public middle schools	28.0%		18.9	204^th of 243 public middle schools	16.0%	14		24.1	25.0	30.0		34.5	46.5	47.1	100.0		42.2		$10,455	$1,168	$9,286
Bailey Middle Apac School	Public	6-8	1900 N State Street	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-5343	247	25	10.0	100.0%	13 (5.3%)	225 (91.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	89	23^rd of 264 public middle schools	91.3%		91.1	12^th of 243 public middle schools	95.1%	11		57.1	64.8	70.0		73.6	71.7	63.8	100.0		82.5		$10,648	$919	$9,728
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	3655 Livingston Road	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3580	320	33	9.7	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	314 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	3.6	262^nd of 264 public middle schools	0.8%		5.4	241^st of 243 public middle schools	0.8%	21		10.5	15.5	12.9		4.0	14.3	16.7			18.8		$11,137	$1,454	$9,683
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	1365 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 605-4171	1,154	96	11.9	99.7%	687 (59.5%)	307 (26.6%)	28 (2.4%)	97 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (2.8%)	97.4	1^st of 264 public middle schools	99.6%		95.9	4^th of 243 public middle schools	98.4%	3		72.4	73.6	73.9		82.2	86.9	90.8	100.0		88.9	100.0	$9,277	$246	$9,031

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Rankin Middle School

How many students attend Northwest Rankin Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,374 students attended Northwest Rankin Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest Rankin Middle School?

Students at Northwest Rankin Middle School are 55% White, 30% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Northwest Rankin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northwest Rankin Middle School usually go on to attend Northwest Rankin High School

Is Northwest Rankin Middle School a good school?

Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks 35^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Rankin County School District

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