Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Blackburn 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 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Blackburn 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 Blackburn Middle School is 0.06, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Blackburn Middle School?
495 students attend Blackburn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Blackburn Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackburn Middle School?
Blackburn Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackburn Middle School offer ?
Blackburn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blackburn Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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