Serving 107 students in grades 7-8, Heidelberg Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Heidelberg Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heidelberg Junior High School is 0.04, 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.
Heidelberg Junior High School is ranked #398 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Heidelberg Junior High School?
107 students attend Heidelberg Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Heidelberg Junior High School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heidelberg Junior High School?
Heidelberg Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heidelberg Junior High School offer ?
Heidelberg Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Heidelberg Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 107 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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