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Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

Summary:

Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is a public middle school located in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 493 students. The school is part of the Yazoo City Municipal School District, which is ranked 129 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is predominantly African American, making up 98.17% of the student body.

Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Mississippi, with proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 4.9% to 21.4%, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 42%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 4.3% to 24.5%, compared to the state averages of 51.8% to 57.2%. The school also has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

In comparison, Yazoo County Middle School, located approximately 5.5 miles from Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School, serves a more racially diverse student population and performs significantly better academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, Yazoo County Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were nearly double or more than those of Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that require a comprehensive approach to address, including potential funding and resource disparities, as well as the significant socioeconomic factors affecting its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 209 W. 5th St
       Yazoo City, MS  39194

(662) 746-2904

District: Yazoo City Municipal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,719 Help


Students who attend Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School usually attend:

High:    Yazoo City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
White:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.4. (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 (97.9%), two or more races (1.5%), White (0.4%). (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 Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is 22.3. (See more...)
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Compare Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School employs 21 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is $10,719.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School 251st of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School in the ranking list.)

Yazoo City Municipal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yazoo City Municipal School District 129th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 7.75 238th 244 2.5%
2009 17.47 207th 247 16.2%
2010 22.78 214th 255 16.1%
2011 33.53 202nd 264 23.5%
2012 6.77 264th 270 2.2%
2013 3.20 267th 269 0.7%
2014 4.44 261st 264 1.1%
2015 19.85 216th 266 18.8%
2016 10.45 245th 260 5.8%
2017 14.26 236th 272 13.2%
2018 14.58 219th 252 13.1%
2019 6.73 258th 264 2.3%
2021 5.85 254th 257 1.2%
2022 3.41 257th 257 0.0%
2023 5.33 242nd 243 0.4%
2024 8.40 251st 264 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 291 1033 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1326
1991 260 1043 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1307
1992 240 1037 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1278
1993 205 1007 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1994 156 978 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
1995 120 930 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
1996 120 930 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
1997 113 932 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
1998 91 959 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1999 49 965 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2000 26 988 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1016
2001 16 963 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 981
2002 18 959 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2003 18 959 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2004 10 1026 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1040
2005 3 1056 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
2006 1 1023 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
2007 1 964 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 966
2008 2 876 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2009 3 611 0 0 0 0 0 0 614
2010 1 568 0 0 0 0 2 0 571
2011 2 573 0 0 0 0 1 0 576
2012 5 571 1 1 0 0 0 0 578
2013 6 562 2 0 0 0 0 0 570
2014 7 506 2 0 0 0 1 0 516
2015 4 445 0 1 0 0 1 0 451
2016 0 470 0 1 0 0 1 0 472
2017 0 494 0 1 0 0 4 0 499
2018 4 491 2 1 0 0 2 0 500
2019 4 544 0 2 0 0 3 0 553
2020 5 567 0 0 0 0 4 0 576
2021 3 575 0 0 0 0 4 0 582
2022 2 481 1 1 0 0 6 0 491
2023 1 484 0 1 0 0 7 0 493
2024 2 459 0 1 0 0 7 0 469

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 Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1326 61.2 21.6 n/a
1991 1307 62.3 20.9 n/a
1992 1278 57.8 22.1 80
1993 1213 58.4 20.8 81.7
1994 1136 58.6 19.4 84.2
1995 1050 62.5 16.8 86.1
1996 1050 62.5 16.8 86.1
1997 1046 52.3 20.0 87.5
1998 1054 51.8 20.3 87.6
1999 1019 61.2 16.7 94.2
2000 1016 52.4 19.4 92.4
2001 981 54.8 17.9 94.3
2002 982 52.6 18.7 98.1
2003 982 52.6 18.7 98.1
2004 1040 58.2 17.9 94.3
2005 1063 54.1 19.6 92.7
2006 1026 51.2 20.0 93
2007 966 46.8 20.6 93.6
2008 878 49.5 17.7 94.2
2009 614 42.3 14.5 96.3
2010 571 37.2 15.3 94.9
2011 576 32.3 17.7 96.2
2012 578 33.9 17.0 98.3
2013 570 39.8 14.3 97.2
2014 516 31.3 16.4 97.1
2015 451 31.0 14.5 100
2016 472 31.0 15.2 100
2017 499 35.0 14.2 100
2018 500 39.1 12.7 100
2019 553 23.2 23.7 100
2020 576 37.0 15.5 100
2021 582 34.4 16.8 100
2022 491 33.0 14.8 100
2023 493 24.5 20.1 100
2024 469 21.0 22.3 100

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 Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1326 61.2 21.6 n/a
1991 1307 62.3 20.9 n/a
1992 1278 57.8 22.1 80
1993 1213 58.4 20.8 81.7
1994 1136 58.6 19.4 84.2
1995 1050 62.5 16.8 86.1
1996 1050 62.5 16.8 86.1
1997 1046 52.3 20.0 87.5
1998 1054 51.8 20.3 87.6
1999 1019 61.2 16.7 94.2
2000 1016 52.4 19.4 92.4
2001 981 54.8 17.9 94.3
2002 982 52.6 18.7 98.1
2003 982 52.6 18.7 98.1
2004 1040 58.2 17.9 94.3
2005 1063 54.1 19.6 92.7
2006 1026 51.2 20.0 93
2007 966 46.8 20.6 93.6
2008 878 49.5 17.7 94.2
2009 614 42.3 14.5 96.3
2010 571 37.2 15.3 94.9
2011 576 32.3 17.7 96.2
2012 578 33.9 17.0 98.3
2013 570 39.8 14.3 97.2
2014 516 31.3 16.4 97.1
2015 451 31.0 14.5 100
2016 472 31.0 15.2 100
2017 499 35.0 14.2 100
2018 500 39.1 12.7 100
2019 553 23.2 23.7 100
2020 576 37.0 15.5 100
2021 582 34.4 16.8 100
2022 491 33.0 14.8 100
2023 493 24.5 20.1 100
2024 469 21.0 22.3 100

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 Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,032
2018 $7,832
2019 $8,165
2020 $8,792
2021 $8,650
2022 $10,719

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bettie E Woolfolk 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 258th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 242nd of 243 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)4.27.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo City Municipal School District)4.27.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)10.62.9
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo City Municipal School District)10.62.9
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)19.815.1
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo City Municipal School District)19.815.1
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)16.840
 23.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo City Municipal School District)16.840
 23.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)86.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo City Municipal School District)86.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)10.41.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo City Municipal School District)10.41.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School)22.211.9
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Yazoo City Municipal School District)22.211.9
 10.3%
   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 Students553493
 10.8%
African American544484
 11%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School.

Students who attend Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School usually go on to attend Yazoo City High School

Students at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School are 98% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Mississippi middle schools.


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