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Yazoo County Middle School

Summary:

Yazoo County Middle School is a public middle school in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with 299 students. The school is part of the Yazoo City Municipal School District, which is ranked 97 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yazoo County Middle School has a more racially diverse student population compared to the nearby Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School, which is 98.17% African American. However, the school has consistently underperformed the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.7% to 58% compared to the state average of 39.7% to 57.2%. Yazoo County Middle School has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these challenges, Yazoo County Middle School has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio over the past few years, from 17 students per teacher to 10.9 students per teacher, which may indicate a positive step towards providing more individualized attention and support to students. However, the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all students come from low-income households, likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and implementing comprehensive, data-driven interventions will be crucial for improving educational outcomes at Yazoo County Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 116 Panther Drive
       Yazoo City, MS  39194

(662) 746-1596

District: Yazoo County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,271 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.2%
White:
39.1%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yazoo County Middle School ranks worse than 68.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.12. (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 (52.2%), White (39.1%), two or more races (5.7%). (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 Yazoo County Middle School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Yazoo County Middle School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yazoo County Middle School is $15,271.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Yazoo County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Yazoo County Middle School 180th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Yazoo County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Yazoo County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yazoo County School District 97th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yazoo County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.29 129th 244 47.1%
2009 49.12 133rd 247 46.2%
2010 49.45 136th 255 46.7%
2011 50.21 152nd 264 42.4%
2012 47.77 154th 270 43.0%
2013 23.85 214th 269 20.4%
2014 20.87 219th 264 17.0%
2015 18.76 221st 266 16.9%
2016 20.92 207th 260 20.4%
2017 28.56 189th 272 30.5%
2018 25.79 187th 252 25.8%
2019 30.55 182nd 264 31.1%
2021 17.89 205th 257 20.2%
2022 21.16 201st 257 21.8%
2023 23.80 184th 243 24.3%
2024 32.12 180th 264 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Yazoo County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, December 15, 2018

Open Quote My kids genuinely love going to school in Yazoo County. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yazoo County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 131 174 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 138 184 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2006 136 196 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 113 163 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 124 155 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 128 161 2 1 0 0 0 0 292
2010 111 153 3 2 0 0 0 0 269
2011 112 137 2 1 0 0 0 0 252
2012 133 148 2 2 0 0 1 0 286
2013 133 129 1 5 0 0 4 0 272
2014 190 184 0 4 0 0 11 0 389
2015 185 195 1 2 0 0 13 0 396
2016 160 188 1 2 0 0 9 0 360
2017 159 190 1 4 0 0 16 0 370
2018 152 185 1 5 0 0 22 0 365
2019 161 204 3 8 0 0 17 0 393
2020 139 209 5 9 0 0 14 0 376
2021 136 222 7 7 0 0 12 0 384
2022 125 187 6 4 0 0 17 0 339
2023 117 156 5 3 0 1 17 0 299

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 Yazoo County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 308 35.1 8.8 85.4
2005 325 20.8 15.6 82.8
2006 336 18.8 17.9 84.8
2007 278 19.3 14.4 86.3
2008 279 19.6 14.2 85.3
2009 292 20.5 14.2 84.2
2010 269 21.2 12.6 81
2011 252 20.7 12.1 84.9
2012 286 19.7 14.5 85
2013 272 17.7 15.3 84.9
2014 389 23.2 16.7 84.1
2015 396 24.0 16.5 86.6
2016 360 26.0 13.8 88.3
2017 370 25.0 14.7 99.2
2018 365 23.4 15.5 100
2019 393 25.0 15.6 100
2020 376 21.4 17.5 100
2021 384 22.4 17.0 100
2022 339 24.1 14.0 100
2023 299 27.3 10.9 100

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 Yazoo County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 308 35.1 8.8 85.4
2005 325 20.8 15.6 82.8
2006 336 18.8 17.9 84.8
2007 278 19.3 14.4 86.3
2008 279 19.6 14.2 85.3
2009 292 20.5 14.2 84.2
2010 269 21.2 12.6 81
2011 252 20.7 12.1 84.9
2012 286 19.7 14.5 85
2013 272 17.7 15.3 84.9
2014 389 23.2 16.7 84.1
2015 396 24.0 16.5 86.6
2016 360 26.0 13.8 88.3
2017 370 25.0 14.7 99.2
2018 365 23.4 15.5 100
2019 393 25.0 15.6 100
2020 376 21.4 17.5 100
2021 384 22.4 17.0 100
2022 339 24.1 14.0 100
2023 299 27.3 10.9 100

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 Yazoo County Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,957
2018 $8,670
2019 $9,496
2020 $11,042
2021 $12,838
2022 $15,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yazoo County 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 182nd of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 243 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County Middle School)2517.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)2517.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County Middle School)36.615.4
 21.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)36.615.4
 21.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County Middle School)22.834.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)22.834.5
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County Middle School)21.647.8
 26.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)21.647.8
 26.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County Middle School)26.825.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)26.825.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County Middle School)34.129.2
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)34.129.2
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Yazoo County Middle School)44.230.1
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Yazoo County School District)44.230.1
 14.1%
   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 Students393299
 23.9%
African American204156
 23.5%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic83
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White161117
 27.3%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Yazoo County Middle School ranks 180th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Yazoo County Middle School are 52% African American, 39% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Yazoo County Middle School.


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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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