Northwest Middle School vs. Magnolia Middle School
Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Magnolia Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Magnolia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 440 students in grades 6-8, Magnolia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
484 students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#672 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
135
111
Grade 7 Students
166
132
Grade 8 Students
183
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
90%
92%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%