Serving 511 students in grades 5-8, Bettye Mae Jack 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 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Bettye Mae Jack 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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is ranked #609 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
511 students attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Bettye Mae Jack Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School offer ?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
