Serving 268 students in grades 5-8, Belle Shivers 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 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Belle Shivers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Shivers Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belle Shivers Middle School is ranked #668 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Belle Shivers Middle School?
268 students attend Belle Shivers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Belle Shivers Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Shivers Middle School?
Belle Shivers Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Shivers Middle School offer ?
Belle Shivers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Belle Shivers Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 268 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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