1. Home
  2. Mississippi
  3. Wiggins
  4. Stone County School District
  5. Stone Middle School

Stone Middle School

Summary:

Stone Middle School is a public middle school in Wiggins, Mississippi, serving 599 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Stone County School District, which is ranked 12th out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stone Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.47% to 99.5% in recent years, indicating that it serves a predominantly low-income student population. Despite this, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 14, and spends more per student than the state average.

These factors suggest that Stone Middle School is a high-performing school that is able to effectively address the challenges associated with serving a predominantly low-income student population. The school's consistent academic achievement, efficient resource allocation, and commitment to serving its diverse community are all noteworthy strengths.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 532 E Central Ave.
       Wiggins, MS  39577

(601) 928-4876

District: Stone County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,401 Help


Students who attend Stone Middle School usually attend:

High:    Stone High School

Feeder schools for Stone Middle School:

Elementary:    Perkinston Elementary School
    Stone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
African American:
19.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


 See top rated Mississippi middle schools

 Compare Stone Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Stone Middle School ranks better than 84.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.79. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), African American (19%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stone Middle School is 14. (See more...)
Help
Compare Stone Middle School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stone Middle School is $9,401.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stone Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stone Middle School 42nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Stone Middle School in the ranking list.)

Stone County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stone County School District 12th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Stone Middle School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Stone Middle School?

Rank History for Stone Middle School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.14 111th 244 54.5%
2009 70.03 63rd 247 74.5%
2010 60.31 100th 255 60.8%
2011 67.02 82nd 264 68.9%
2012 76.47 49th 270 81.9%
2013 75.86 60th 269 77.7%
2014 56.78 114th 264 56.8%
2015 69.27 64th 266 75.9%
2016 59.78 98th 260 62.3%
2017 68.64 80th 272 70.6%
2018 72.71 63rd 252 75.0%
2019 77.91 52nd 264 80.3%
2021 81.55 42nd 257 83.7%
2022 79.47 43rd 257 83.3%
2023 75.53 53rd 243 78.2%
2024 80.79 42nd 264 84.1%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

Stone Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 13, 2020

Open Quote Kids run the school, no leadership, incompetent administration. Students begging parents to move them to a safer school. If you love your kids do not send them here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stone Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 410 153 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 397 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 445 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 438 188 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 475 194 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 474 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1996 474 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1997 486 159 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 469 158 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 490 140 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 472 141 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 488 138 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 485 157 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2003 485 157 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2004 479 166 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 499 183 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 685
2006 499 176 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2007 502 185 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2008 520 178 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2009 495 165 1 4 1 0 0 0 666
2010 496 154 2 9 3 0 2 0 666
2011 481 158 4 9 1 0 5 0 658
2012 493 158 4 10 1 0 6 0 672
2013 496 170 3 9 0 0 7 0 685
2014 487 164 3 11 2 0 8 0 675
2015 447 144 2 15 2 0 4 0 614
2016 445 139 2 8 1 0 5 0 600
2017 447 122 4 8 3 0 10 0 594
2018 451 112 3 8 4 0 7 0 585
2019 468 108 1 11 6 0 11 0 605
2020 451 128 0 15 6 0 19 0 619
2021 416 125 1 10 1 0 18 0 571
2022 431 123 1 8 2 0 22 0 587
2023 457 114 1 8 1 0 18 0 599

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 Stone Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 563 31.7 17.7 n/a
1991 559 34.8 16.0 n/a
1992 614 36.5 16.8 44.3
1993 629 34.2 18.4 47.1
1994 671 37.4 17.9 46.1
1995 637 37.4 17.0 46.3
1996 637 37.4 17.0 46.3
1997 646 41.4 15.6 47.7
1998 629 40.8 15.4 47.9
1999 630 42.1 15.0 53.7
2000 615 44.1 13.9 55.3
2001 627 43.3 14.5 57.9
2002 644 42.8 15.0 55.4
2003 644 42.8 15.0 55.4
2004 646 43.6 14.8 57
2005 685 38.6 17.7 58.4
2006 678 39.6 17.1 56.8
2007 692 35.4 19.5 60.4
2008 704 45.8 15.4 58
2009 666 55.2 12.1 60.8
2010 666 57.0 11.6 66.7
2011 658 54.9 11.9 62.5
2012 672 52.0 12.9 66.5
2013 685 48.0 14.2 65.8
2014 675 50.5 13.3 68.6
2015 614 52.0 11.8 64.7
2016 600 47.0 12.7 69.2
2017 594 46.5 12.7 65.5
2018 585 48.6 12.0 67.5
2019 605 46.5 12.9 64.5
2020 619 45.8 13.5 67.2
2021 571 48.3 11.7 99.5
2022 587 47.2 12.4 99.5
2023 599 42.6 14.0 99.5

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 Stone Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 563 31.7 17.7 n/a
1991 559 34.8 16.0 n/a
1992 614 36.5 16.8 44.3
1993 629 34.2 18.4 47.1
1994 671 37.4 17.9 46.1
1995 637 37.4 17.0 46.3
1996 637 37.4 17.0 46.3
1997 646 41.4 15.6 47.7
1998 629 40.8 15.4 47.9
1999 630 42.1 15.0 53.7
2000 615 44.1 13.9 55.3
2001 627 43.3 14.5 57.9
2002 644 42.8 15.0 55.4
2003 644 42.8 15.0 55.4
2004 646 43.6 14.8 57
2005 685 38.6 17.7 58.4
2006 678 39.6 17.1 56.8
2007 692 35.4 19.5 60.4
2008 704 45.8 15.4 58
2009 666 55.2 12.1 60.8
2010 666 57.0 11.6 66.7
2011 658 54.9 11.9 62.5
2012 672 52.0 12.9 66.5
2013 685 48.0 14.2 65.8
2014 675 50.5 13.3 68.6
2015 614 52.0 11.8 64.7
2016 600 47.0 12.7 69.2
2017 594 46.5 12.7 65.5
2018 585 48.6 12.0 67.5
2019 605 46.5 12.9 64.5
2020 619 45.8 13.5 67.2
2021 571 48.3 11.7 99.5
2022 587 47.2 12.4 99.5
2023 599 42.6 14.0 99.5

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 Stone Middle School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,159
2018 $7,734
2019 $8,111
2020 $9,275
2021 $9,088
2022 $9,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stone 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 52nd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 243 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Middle School)44.249.2
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)44.249.2
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stone Middle School)58.666.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)58.666.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Middle School)57.442.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)57.442.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stone Middle School)64.358.6
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)64.358.6
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stone Middle School)43.745.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stone County School District)43.745.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stone Middle School)54.454.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stone County School District)54.454.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Stone Middle School)56.471
 14.6%
   8th Grade Science (Stone County School District)56.471
 14.6%
   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 Students605599
 1%
African American108114
 5.6%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian11
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White468457
 2.4%
Two or More Races1118
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%99.5%
 35%

Schools Near Stone Middle School








Frequently Asked Questions about Stone Middle School

Students who attend Stone Middle School usually go on to attend Stone High School

Stone Middle School ranks 42nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 599 students attended Stone Middle School.

Students at Stone Middle School are 76% White, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


Rate Stone Middle School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi Middle School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Wiggins, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Stone Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 545 milliseconds.