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Vicksburg Junior High School

Summary:

Vicksburg Junior High School is a public middle school in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serving 405 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, which is ranked 71 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Vicksburg Junior High School has a predominantly African American student population (81.48% in the 2022-2023 school year).

Vicksburg Junior High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, Vicksburg Junior High School had a 34.7% proficiency rate, compared to 35.3% for the district and 55.3% for the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 10.8 students per teacher over the past three school years.

In comparison, the nearby Warren Central Junior High School, which is also part of the Vicksburg Warren School District, has significantly higher academic performance and a higher school ranking. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Warren Central Junior High School had a 41.3% proficiency rate in 7th grade English Language Arts, compared to 23.7% at Vicksburg Junior High School. This suggests that the challenges faced by Vicksburg Junior High School may not be solely due to a lack of funding, as the school spends a relatively high amount per student compared to Warren Central Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1533 Rosa Temple Drive
       Vicksburg, MS  39180

(601) 636-1966

District: Vicksburg Warren School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,692 Help


Students who attend Vicksburg Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Vicksburg High School

Feeder schools for Vicksburg Junior High School:

Elementary:    Dana Road Elementary
    South Park Elementary School
    Vicksburg Intermediate
    Warrenton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.1%
White:
13.9%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vicksburg Junior High School ranks worse than 80.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.23. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.1%), White (13.9%), Hispanic (2.3%). (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 Vicksburg Junior High School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Vicksburg Junior High School employs 40.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vicksburg Junior High School is $15,692.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vicksburg Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Junior High School 212th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Vicksburg Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Vicksburg Warren School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vicksburg Warren School District 71st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vicksburg Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 16.36 213th 244 12.7%
2009 22.83 192nd 247 22.3%
2010 23.91 210th 255 17.6%
2011 16.84 244th 264 7.6%
2012 36.49 183rd 270 32.2%
2013 27.50 206th 269 23.4%
2014 34.62 178th 264 32.6%
2015 23.68 210th 266 21.1%
2016 13.62 238th 260 8.5%
2017 19.93 216th 272 20.6%
2018 13.16 223rd 252 11.5%
2019 18.85 214th 264 18.9%
2021 21.65 193rd 257 24.9%
2022 15.27 220th 257 14.4%
2023 21.79 191st 243 21.4%
2024 20.23 212th 264 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Vicksburg Junior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Vicksburg 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 428 441 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1991 423 454 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1992 363 440 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1993 334 441 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 333 507 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 339 463 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 339 463 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 352 511 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 312 490 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1999 268 428 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 273 462 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 268 442 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 719
2002 253 470 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 253 470 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 230 469 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 215 469 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2006 214 508 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2007 212 530 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2008 183 540 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2009 174 511 5 16 0 0 0 0 706
2010 165 486 9 13 0 0 0 0 673
2011 163 453 9 13 0 0 1 0 639
2012 153 488 4 7 0 0 1 0 653
2013 154 498 7 11 0 0 2 0 672
2014 104 455 9 6 1 0 2 0 577
2015 93 410 5 7 1 0 0 0 516
2016 110 426 4 9 1 0 1 0 551
2017 90 383 2 9 1 1 1 0 487
2018 75 386 4 6 0 0 3 0 474
2019 73 354 5 10 0 0 6 0 448
2020 71 404 2 10 0 0 9 0 496
2021 81 401 2 12 0 0 10 0 506
2022 84 364 1 12 0 0 6 0 467
2023 53 330 4 13 0 0 5 0 405
2024 60 354 0 10 0 0 7 0 431

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 Vicksburg Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 874 50.2 17.4 n/a
1991 883 52.3 16.8 n/a
1992 804 51.3 15.6 48.4
1993 782 50.7 15.4 48
1994 848 47.7 17.8 49.4
1995 808 46.7 17.3 49.9
1996 808 46.7 17.3 49.9
1997 871 46.1 18.9 52.6
1998 808 43.3 18.7 51.2
1999 700 45.6 15.4 57.9
2000 740 45.5 16.3 59.6
2001 719 44.3 16.2 61.3
2002 737 75.5 9.8 63
2003 737 75.5 9.8 63
2004 721 77.3 9.3 67.5
2005 702 47.0 14.9 69.9
2006 741 54.3 13.6 76.1
2007 756 47.8 15.8 78.4
2008 732 48.0 15.3 81
2009 706 47.8 14.8 80.6
2010 673 44.1 15.2 83.5
2011 639 50.8 12.5 83.7
2012 653 41.8 15.6 84.7
2013 672 n/a n/a 86.6
2014 577 54.4 10.5 86.8
2015 516 60.0 8.6 100
2016 551 54.0 10.2 100
2017 487 50.4 9.6 100
2018 474 59.0 8.0 100
2019 448 56.8 7.8 100
2020 496 59.9 8.2 100
2021 506 62.6 8.0 100
2022 467 61.9 7.5 100
2023 405 37.2 10.8 100
2024 431 40.1 10.7 100

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 Vicksburg Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 874 50.2 17.4 n/a
1991 883 52.3 16.8 n/a
1992 804 51.3 15.6 48.4
1993 782 50.7 15.4 48
1994 848 47.7 17.8 49.4
1995 808 46.7 17.3 49.9
1996 808 46.7 17.3 49.9
1997 871 46.1 18.9 52.6
1998 808 43.3 18.7 51.2
1999 700 45.6 15.4 57.9
2000 740 45.5 16.3 59.6
2001 719 44.3 16.2 61.3
2002 737 75.5 9.8 63
2003 737 75.5 9.8 63
2004 721 77.3 9.3 67.5
2005 702 47.0 14.9 69.9
2006 741 54.3 13.6 76.1
2007 756 47.8 15.8 78.4
2008 732 48.0 15.3 81
2009 706 47.8 14.8 80.6
2010 673 44.1 15.2 83.5
2011 639 50.8 12.5 83.7
2012 653 41.8 15.6 84.7
2013 672 n/a n/a 86.6
2014 577 54.4 10.5 86.8
2015 516 60.0 8.6 100
2016 551 54.0 10.2 100
2017 487 50.4 9.6 100
2018 474 59.0 8.0 100
2019 448 56.8 7.8 100
2020 496 59.9 8.2 100
2021 506 62.6 8.0 100
2022 467 61.9 7.5 100
2023 405 37.2 10.8 100
2024 431 40.1 10.7 100

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 Vicksburg Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,238
2018 $10,981
2019 $10,612
2020 $11,167
2021 $12,533
2022 $15,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vicksburg 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 214th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 191st of 243 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Junior High School)28.129
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)31.734.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Junior High School)27.335.6
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)35.742.4
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Junior High School)22.622.7
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vicksburg Warren School District)24.830.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Junior High School)1117.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vicksburg Warren School District)16.218.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Vicksburg Junior High School)27.840.2
 12.4%
   8th Grade Science (Vicksburg Warren School District)34.541.4
 6.9%
   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 Students448405
 9.6%
African American354330
 6.8%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White7353
 27.4%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Vicksburg Junior High School.

Students at Vicksburg Junior High School are 82% African American, 14% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Vicksburg Junior High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Mississippi middle schools.


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