Northwest Rankin Middle School

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:
35th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,357 Help


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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Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,374

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.5%
African American:
30.1%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks better than 86.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Rankin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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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...)
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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
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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...)
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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 35th 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 22nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 87.36 18th 244 92.6%
2009 87.40 20th 247 91.9%
2010 89.77 16th 255 93.7%
2011 84.97 23rd 264 91.3%
2012 87.01 23rd 270 91.5%
2013 87.37 21st 269 92.2%
2014 92.54 4th 264 98.5%
2015 93.79 9th 266 96.6%
2017 89.14 18th 272 93.4%
2018 89.54 17th 252 93.3%
2019 89.10 18th 264 93.2%
2021 92.19 11th 257 95.7%
2022 91.75 14th 257 94.6%
2023 87.13 26th 243 89.3%
2024 83.41 35th 264 86.7%
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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 Northwest Rankin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 1144 148 19 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1314
2000 1109 185 16 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1316
2001 1082 220 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1327
2002 1096 271 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1395
2003 1096 271 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1395
2004 1127 290 15 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1447
2005 855 223 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2006 839 246 24 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
2007 817 275 22 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
2008 890 293 27 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1229
2009 915 292 32 24 1 0 0 0 1264
2010 970 284 36 23 2 1 6 0 1322
2011 994 293 34 27 1 0 5 0 1354
2012 1039 293 45 20 1 1 9 0 1408
2013 991 323 51 26 0 1 9 0 1401
2014 628 219 34 21 0 1 7 0 910
2015 615 215 28 26 3 0 9 0 896
2016 591 196 26 20 1 1 27 0 862
2017 603 218 30 25 1 1 33 0 911
2018 627 241 33 23 2 1 30 0 957
2019 591 231 35 19 3 1 28 0 908
2020 589 246 35 33 1 2 38 0 944
2021 615 294 29 31 1 2 36 0 1008
2022 835 452 50 32 4 0 58 0 1431
2023 762 414 52 29 2 0 115 0 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 18th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 26th 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)56.352.7
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)50.651.2
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Rankin Middle School)71.267.8
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)67.168.2
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Rankin Middle School)52.160
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rankin County School District)48.352.7
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Rankin Middle School)61.765.2
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rankin County School District)56.460.9
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Northwest Rankin Middle School)7066.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Rankin County School District)66.865.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwest Rankin Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Rankin County School District)51.171.3
 20.2%
   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 Students9081374
 51.3%
African American231414
 79.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian3552
 48.6%
Hispanic1929
 52.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White591762
 28.9%
Two or More Races28115
 310.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%99.8%
 71.6%


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

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

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

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