Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Summary:

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is a public middle school located in Morton, Mississippi, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state and district averages, with the largest gaps in 6th and 8th grade. The school's student population is more racially diverse than the nearby Lake Middle School, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a ranking between 166 and 242 out of 264 schools over the past several years. The school's overall rating from SchoolDigger has been 0-2 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance. This is in contrast to the nearby Lake Middle School, which is also part of the Scott County School District and significantly outperforms Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in academic achievement, with much higher proficiency rates in all subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 128 M.L. King Drive
       Morton, MS  39117


(601) 732-6977

District: Scott County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,271 Help


Students who attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School usually attend:

High:    Morton High School

Feeder schools for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School:

Elementary:    Morton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.9%
White:
30.8%
African American:
29.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bettye Mae Jack Middle School ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.9%), White (30.8%), African American (29%). (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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is $6,271.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bettye Mae Jack Middle School 242nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scott County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 60th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 30.83 182nd 244 25.4%
2009 40.82 157th 247 36.4%
2010 48.15 142nd 255 44.3%
2011 52.15 143rd 264 45.8%
2012 48.79 149th 270 44.8%
2013 51.95 137th 269 49.1%
2014 35.59 175th 264 33.7%
2015 15.26 236th 266 11.3%
2016 25.41 193rd 260 25.8%
2017 23.94 204th 272 25.0%
2018 19.11 207th 252 17.9%
2019 20.09 211th 264 20.1%
2021 31.41 166th 257 35.4%
2022 24.87 191st 257 25.7%
2023 22.36 190th 243 21.8%
2024 12.34 242nd 264 8.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 328 224 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 359 232 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 335 222 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 344 220 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 341 204 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 309 192 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 309 192 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 302 223 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 312 243 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 296 251 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 289 260 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 291 243 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 232 217 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 232 217 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 249 210 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 239 217 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 256 211 0 37 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 237 209 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 213 201 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 223 181 0 41 0 0 0 0 445
2010 202 184 1 45 0 0 5 0 437
2011 186 194 1 44 1 0 2 0 428
2012 215 192 1 40 1 0 7 0 456
2013 226 193 1 37 1 0 6 0 464
2014 236 171 1 45 1 0 8 0 462
2015 213 161 1 58 0 0 14 0 447
2016 241 165 1 68 0 0 20 0 495
2017 230 164 1 89 0 1 26 0 511
2018 224 178 1 108 0 0 35 0 546
2019 217 181 2 122 3 0 39 0 564
2020 186 178 2 169 0 0 42 0 577
2021 181 161 2 142 3 0 39 0 528
2022 176 145 1 163 3 0 38 0 526
2023 165 155 1 176 3 0 35 0 535

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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 554 29.6 18.7 n/a
1991 594 29.4 20.2 n/a
1992 558 29.4 18.9 57.9
1993 567 29.6 19.2 59.1
1994 552 28.9 19.1 58.7
1995 538 27.2 19.8 61.2
1996 538 27.2 19.8 61.2
1997 561 27.8 20.2 64.9
1998 599 28.8 20.8 63.1
1999 591 30.3 19.5 74.6
2000 585 29.5 19.8 70.9
2001 576 28.8 20.0 71.7
2002 483 30.0 16.1 75.4
2003 483 30.0 16.1 75.4
2004 496 32.5 15.3 72.2
2005 485 29.2 16.6 74.2
2006 505 30.7 16.4 78.2
2007 488 33.5 14.6 71.3
2008 458 37.5 12.2 76.9
2009 445 34.7 12.8 77.3
2010 437 33.8 12.9 81.9
2011 428 28.7 14.8 84.8
2012 456 29.2 15.5 83.6
2013 464 27.8 16.6 81.7
2014 462 28.9 15.9 84.6
2015 447 31.0 14.4 87.2
2016 495 30.0 16.5 76.8
2017 511 29.5 17.2 99.4
2018 546 30.1 18.1 99.5
2019 564 35.3 15.9 99.5
2020 577 36.6 15.7 99.5
2021 528 32.1 16.4 99.4
2022 526 32.1 16.3 99.4
2023 535 33.3 16.0 100

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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 554 29.6 18.7 n/a
1991 594 29.4 20.2 n/a
1992 558 29.4 18.9 57.9
1993 567 29.6 19.2 59.1
1994 552 28.9 19.1 58.7
1995 538 27.2 19.8 61.2
1996 538 27.2 19.8 61.2
1997 561 27.8 20.2 64.9
1998 599 28.8 20.8 63.1
1999 591 30.3 19.5 74.6
2000 585 29.5 19.8 70.9
2001 576 28.8 20.0 71.7
2002 483 30.0 16.1 75.4
2003 483 30.0 16.1 75.4
2004 496 32.5 15.3 72.2
2005 485 29.2 16.6 74.2
2006 505 30.7 16.4 78.2
2007 488 33.5 14.6 71.3
2008 458 37.5 12.2 76.9
2009 445 34.7 12.8 77.3
2010 437 33.8 12.9 81.9
2011 428 28.7 14.8 84.8
2012 456 29.2 15.5 83.6
2013 464 27.8 16.6 81.7
2014 462 28.9 15.9 84.6
2015 447 31.0 14.4 87.2
2016 495 30.0 16.5 76.8
2017 511 29.5 17.2 99.4
2018 546 30.1 18.1 99.5
2019 564 35.3 15.9 99.5
2020 577 36.6 15.7 99.5
2021 528 32.1 16.4 99.4
2022 526 32.1 16.3 99.4
2023 535 33.3 16.0 100

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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $611 (9.7%) $5,659 (90.2%) $6,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 190th of 243 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)32.931.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)36.841.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)23.128
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)30.337.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)53.756
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Scott County School District)47.964.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)22.122.4
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)2738.1
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)29.417.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)30.642.4
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)25.425.4
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)29.235.2
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)23.230.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)36.148.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)20.231.1
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)24.731.8
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)20.224.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)24.231.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Bettye Mae Jack Middle School)32.743.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Scott County School District)38.345.1
 6.8%
   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 Students564535
 5.1%
African American181155
 14.4%
American Indian33
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic122176
 44.3%
Pacific Islander00
White217165
 24%
Two or More Races3935
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Mississippi middle schools.

Students who attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School usually go on to attend Morton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 535 students attended Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.

Students at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School are 33% Hispanic, 31% White, 29% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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