Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, East Central Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
East Central Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central Middle School is 0.15, 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Central Middle School?
567 students attend East Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Central Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Middle School?
East Central Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Central Middle School offer ?
East Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Central Middle School part of?
Fantastic school! Caring staff and excellent facilities!
- Posted by Parent - James
25/3/2011
Quality of academic programs - Poor
Availability of music, art, sports and other - Poor extracurricular activities - Poor
Academic or athletic awards - Poor
Facilities -Poor
Level of parent involvement - Could be great. Except no one wishes to deal with the staff.
- Posted by Parent - daveb
24/27/2011
One of the worst schools in the State.
- Posted by Parent - amber
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 567 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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