Serving 518 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Junior High 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 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Northwest Junior High 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 Northwest Junior High 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.
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 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northwest Junior High School?
518 students attend Northwest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Northwest Junior High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Junior High School?
Northwest Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Junior High School offer ?
Northwest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwest Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
