Batesville Junior High School

Summary:

Batesville Junior High School is a public middle school in Batesville, Mississippi, serving 825 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Panola School District, which is ranked 47th out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Batesville Junior High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (31.76%) and Asian (0.61%) students compared to nearby schools like Quitman County Middle School and North Panola Middle School. While its test scores are below the state average, they are generally higher than the South Panola School District and the nearby middle schools. However, the school's ranking has declined from a high of 55 in 2013-2014 to a low of 160 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in Mississippi.

Batesville Junior High School faces significant challenges, with over 99% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the school's test scores have been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in several subjects dropping by 5-10 percentage points between 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. While the school still performs relatively well within its region, addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and reversing the declining test scores will be crucial for improving student outcomes and the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 507 Tiger Drive
       Batesville, MS  38606


(662) 563-4503

District: South Panola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,667 Help


Students who attend Batesville Junior High School usually attend:

High:    South Panola High School

Feeder schools for Batesville Junior High School:

Elementary:    Batesville Elementary School
    Batesville Intermediate School
    Batesville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  825

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.6%
White:
31.8%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Batesville Junior High School ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.6%), White (31.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Batesville Junior High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Batesville Junior High School is $7,667.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Batesville Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Batesville Junior High School 160th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Batesville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

South Panola School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Panola School District 47th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Batesville Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 36.81 166th 244 32.0%
2009 32.73 175th 247 29.1%
2010 32.27 190th 255 25.5%
2011 36.34 195th 264 26.1%
2012 54.75 122nd 270 54.8%
2013 60.76 112th 269 58.4%
2014 73.87 55th 264 79.2%
2015 39.08 157th 266 41.0%
2016 43.46 146th 260 43.8%
2017 50.30 135th 272 50.4%
2018 59.91 99th 252 60.7%
2019 46.05 136th 264 48.5%
2021 44.56 139th 257 45.9%
2022 31.96 168th 257 34.6%
2023 36.02 150th 243 38.3%
2024 40.68 160th 264 39.4%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Batesville Junior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Batesville Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 469 499 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 969
1991 447 496 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 945
1992 430 507 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1993 417 570 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 988
1994 438 594 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1995 367 559 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 934
1996 367 559 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 934
1997 334 560 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1998 325 577 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1999 360 551 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2000 377 572 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 954
2001 370 544 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 924
2002 374 590 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 976
2003 374 590 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 976
2004 376 633 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2005 376 662 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1052
2006 327 579 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2007 346 588 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2008 340 555 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2009 338 584 0 16 0 0 0 0 938
2010 340 575 0 14 0 0 1 0 930
2011 326 591 4 14 0 0 2 0 937
2012 316 595 1 6 1 1 4 0 924
2013 270 546 4 8 1 0 4 0 833
2014 285 572 2 11 1 1 6 0 878
2015 291 552 2 14 2 1 1 0 863
2016 270 517 4 15 0 1 2 0 809
2017 263 495 2 18 0 0 7 0 785
2018 291 508 2 20 0 1 13 0 835
2019 252 561 3 21 0 1 21 0 859
2020 272 552 3 18 0 1 25 0 871
2021 261 543 6 17 0 0 35 0 862
2022 262 495 7 22 0 0 34 0 820
2023 262 500 5 23 0 0 35 0 825

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 Batesville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 969 44.2 21.9 n/a
1991 945 46.9 20.1 n/a
1992 939 46.4 20.2 55.4
1993 988 47.0 21.0 56.4
1994 1034 47.1 22.0 59
1995 934 44.2 21.1 62
1996 934 44.2 21.1 62
1997 899 42.4 21.2 62.6
1998 907 46.9 19.3 66.7
1999 913 45.6 20.0 72.3
2000 954 48.0 19.9 73
2001 924 46.2 20.0 70.6
2002 976 59.4 16.4 78.4
2003 976 59.4 16.4 78.4
2004 1019 67.2 15.2 76.7
2005 1052 62.7 16.8 76.6
2006 921 64.3 14.3 77.4
2007 947 63.2 15.0 81.2
2008 910 65.6 13.9 76.4
2009 938 58.1 16.1 80.8
2010 930 56.1 16.5 77.7
2011 937 49.3 18.9 83
2012 924 52.2 17.6 83.3
2013 833 52.7 15.8 86.7
2014 878 53.7 16.3 86.3
2015 863 48.0 17.9 83.1
2016 809 50.0 16.1 82.9
2017 785 57.7 13.5 81.7
2018 835 57.4 14.5 84.8
2019 859 57.0 15.0 85.4
2020 871 56.5 15.3 85.5
2021 862 57.0 15.1 99.7
2022 820 63.3 12.9 99.6
2023 825 60.8 13.5 99.6

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 Batesville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 969 44.2 21.9 n/a
1991 945 46.9 20.1 n/a
1992 939 46.4 20.2 55.4
1993 988 47.0 21.0 56.4
1994 1034 47.1 22.0 59
1995 934 44.2 21.1 62
1996 934 44.2 21.1 62
1997 899 42.4 21.2 62.6
1998 907 46.9 19.3 66.7
1999 913 45.6 20.0 72.3
2000 954 48.0 19.9 73
2001 924 46.2 20.0 70.6
2002 976 59.4 16.4 78.4
2003 976 59.4 16.4 78.4
2004 1019 67.2 15.2 76.7
2005 1052 62.7 16.8 76.6
2006 921 64.3 14.3 77.4
2007 947 63.2 15.0 81.2
2008 910 65.6 13.9 76.4
2009 938 58.1 16.1 80.8
2010 930 56.1 16.5 77.7
2011 937 49.3 18.9 83
2012 924 52.2 17.6 83.3
2013 833 52.7 15.8 86.7
2014 878 53.7 16.3 86.3
2015 863 48.0 17.9 83.1
2016 809 50.0 16.1 82.9
2017 785 57.7 13.5 81.7
2018 835 57.4 14.5 84.8
2019 859 57.0 15.0 85.4
2020 871 56.5 15.3 85.5
2021 862 57.0 15.1 99.7
2022 820 63.3 12.9 99.6
2023 825 60.8 13.5 99.6

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 Batesville Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $571 (7.4%) $7,096 (92.6%) $7,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Batesville 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 136th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 243 Middle schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Batesville Junior High School)28.338.3
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)30.638.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Batesville Junior High School)48.341.4
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)47.939.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Batesville Junior High School)31.636.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)32.337.1
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Batesville Junior High School)38.335.8
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)41.936.8
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Batesville Junior High School)24.329.8
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Panola School District)27.431.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Batesville Junior High School)39.626.7
 12.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Panola School District)40.628.9
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Batesville Junior High School)63.542
 21.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Panola School District)64.945.9
 19%
   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 Students859825
 4%
African American561500
 10.9%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2123
 9.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White252262
 4%
Two or More Races2135
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%99.6%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Batesville Junior High School

Students who attend Batesville Junior High School usually go on to attend South Panola High School

Students at Batesville Junior High School are 61% African American, 32% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 825 students attended Batesville Junior High School.

Batesville Junior High School ranks 160th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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