Is Mendenhall Junior High School a good school?

Mendenhall Junior High School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Mississippi middle schools.

How many students attend Mendenhall Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Mendenhall Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mendenhall Junior High School?

Students at Mendenhall Junior High School are 52% African American, 46% White, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Mendenhall Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Mendenhall Junior High School usually go on to attend Mendenhall High School

Mendenhall Junior High School in Mendenhall MS

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mendenhall Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mendenhall Junior High School 234^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Mendenhall Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Simpson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpson County School District 95^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mendenhall Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	40.60	162^nd	244	33.6%
2009	39.42	164^th	247	33.6%
2010	44.43	155^th	255	39.2%
2011	37.19	191^st	264	27.7%
2012	40.85	166^th	270	38.5%
2013	37.70	177^th	269	34.2%
2014	41.24	162^nd	264	38.6%
2015	56.30	93^rd	266	65.0%
2016	42.71	151^st	260	41.9%
2017	38.24	166^th	272	39.0%
2018	27.25	185^th	252	26.6%
2019	33.01	172^nd	264	34.8%
2021	27.90	176^th	257	31.5%
2022	15.83	217^th	257	15.6%
2023	18.50	207^th	243	14.8%
2024	15.11	234^th	264	11.4%

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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 Mendenhall Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	281	264	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	545
1991	290	282	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	572
1992	271	271	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	544
1993	281	300	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	582
1994	253	282	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	539
1995	251	283	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	535
1996	251	283	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	535
1997	257	279	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	537
1998	233	263	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	496
1999	208	238	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
2000	216	246	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	464
2001	226	280	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	508
2002	221	294	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	518
2003	221	294	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	518
2004	262	292	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	556
2005	235	310	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	546
2006	207	277	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	489
2007	218	256	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	477
2008	211	236	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	451
2009	195	225	0	3	0	0	0	423
2010	213	224	0	3	0	0	0	440
2011	212	241	0	4	0	0	0	457
2012	219	248	1	3	0	0	1	472
2013	212	249	1	2	1	0	3	468
2014	200	251	1	1	0	0	2	455
2015	182	205	1	1	0	0	0	389
2016	175	209	0	1	0	0	0	385
2017	178	200	1	1	0	0	0	380
2018	167	208	1	3	0	0	2	381
2019	187	239	1	3	1	0	1	432
2020	194	234	1	6	1	0	0	436
2021	165	196	1	4	1	0	0	367
2022	167	174	2	3	1	0	0	347
2023	111	126	0	3	1	0	2	243

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 Mendenhall Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	545	27.0	20.1	n/a
1991	572	26.0	22.0	n/a
1992	544	25.0	21.7	59.4
1993	582	26.0	22.4	58.9
1994	539	25.3	21.3	59.9
1995	535	26.7	20.0	61.9
1996	535	26.7	20.0	61.9
1997	537	28.4	18.9	62.4
1998	496	27.2	18.2	62.7
1999	447	75.6	5.9	72.5
2000	464	25.2	18.4	73.3
2001	508	27.9	18.2	76.8
2002	518	31.3	16.5	73.9
2003	518	31.3	16.5	73.9
2004	556	33.6	16.5	76.8
2005	546	39.5	13.8	81.9
2006	489	36.1	13.5	80.2
2007	477	33.7	14.2	78.2
2008	451	32.8	13.8	76.5
2009	423	35.6	11.9	74.9
2010	440	30.7	14.2	82
2011	457	30.1	15.1	86.2
2012	472	28.0	16.8	85
2013	468	29.8	15.6	87.6
2014	455	33.3	13.6	85.9
2015	389	30.0	12.9	82.5
2016	385	28.0	13.7	87
2017	380	26.6	14.2	84.2
2018	381	25.3	15.0	81.1
2019	432	29.2	14.7	83.8
2020	436	30.4	14.3	84.6
2021	367	29.6	12.3	99.2
2022	347	29.0	11.9	99.1
2023	243	21.5	11.2	98.8

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 Mendenhall Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	545	27.0	20.1	n/a
1991	572	26.0	22.0	n/a
1992	544	25.0	21.7	59.4
1993	582	26.0	22.4	58.9
1994	539	25.3	21.3	59.9
1995	535	26.7	20.0	61.9
1996	535	26.7	20.0	61.9
1997	537	28.4	18.9	62.4
1998	496	27.2	18.2	62.7
1999	447	75.6	5.9	72.5
2000	464	25.2	18.4	73.3
2001	508	27.9	18.2	76.8
2002	518	31.3	16.5	73.9
2003	518	31.3	16.5	73.9
2004	556	33.6	16.5	76.8
2005	546	39.5	13.8	81.9
2006	489	36.1	13.5	80.2
2007	477	33.7	14.2	78.2
2008	451	32.8	13.8	76.5
2009	423	35.6	11.9	74.9
2010	440	30.7	14.2	82
2011	457	30.1	15.1	86.2
2012	472	28.0	16.8	85
2013	468	29.8	15.6	87.6
2014	455	33.3	13.6	85.9
2015	389	30.0	12.9	82.5
2016	385	28.0	13.7	87
2017	380	26.6	14.2	84.2
2018	381	25.3	15.0	81.1
2019	432	29.2	14.7	83.8
2020	436	30.4	14.3	84.6
2021	367	29.6	12.3	99.2
2022	347	29.0	11.9	99.1
2023	243	21.5	11.2	98.8

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 Mendenhall Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$666 (9.7%)	$6,190 (90.3%)	$6,856

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendenhall Junior High 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 172^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 207^th of 243 Middle schools	20%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mendenhall Junior High School)	27.7	25	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)	40.1	29.3	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	46.5	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Junior High School)	15.2	13.2	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)	31.8	18.9	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	36.6	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Mendenhall Junior High School)	27.7	30.9	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Simpson County School District)	44.2	44.4	0.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	58.1	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mendenhall Junior High School)	21.1	19.7	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)	24.7	22.7	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Junior High School)	14.7	22.7	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)	26.7	30.5	3.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mendenhall Junior High School)	36.8	28.5	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)	32.6	28.6	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Junior High School)	29.8	37.2	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)	32.9	35.6	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mendenhall Junior High School)	31	23	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Simpson County School District)	31.4	27.5	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mendenhall Junior High School)	25.8	14.3	11.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Simpson County School District)	26	21.2	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Mendenhall Junior High School)	51.5	36.1	15.4%
8th Grade Science (Simpson County School District)	48.9	35.6	13.3%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	432	243	43.8%
African American	239	126	47.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	111	40.6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.8%	98.8%	15%

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 (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 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mendenhall Junior High School	Public	6-8	733 Dixie Avenue	Mendenhall	39114	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 847-2296	243	22	11.2	98.8%	111 (45.7%)	126 (51.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	15.1	234^th of 264 public middle schools	11.4%		18.5	207^th of 243 public middle schools	14.8%	27	16.2	21.2	17.2	19.0	27.3	39.1		48.4	$6,856	$666	$6,190
Magee Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Choctaw East Suite100	Magee	39111	Simpson County	Simpson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 849-3334	325	26	12.6	99.1%	144 (44.3%)	163 (50.2%)	11 (3.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	21.7	207^th of 264 public middle schools	21.6%		20.2	199^th of 243 public middle schools	18.1%	8	18.5	21.8	31.3	33.8	44.8	30.4		43.0	$7,607	$767	$6,840
Florence Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Beverly Drive	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-2862	601	46	13.1	99.5%	500 (83.2%)	65 (10.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	82.3	38^th of 264 public middle schools	85.6%		83.3	34^th of 243 public middle schools	86.0%	4	63.9	53.8	48.8	69.1	75.6	68.3	98.1	63.4	$9,191	$327	$8,864

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