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Petal Middle School

203 East Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 745 students in grades 7-8, Petal Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Petal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Petal Middle School's student population of 745 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Petal 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 Petal Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#93 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Petal Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Petal Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Petal Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Petal Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Petal Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Petal Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Petal Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Petal Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Petal Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petal Middle School's ranking?
Petal Middle School is ranked #93 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Petal Middle School often compared to?
Petal Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% 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 Petal Middle School?
745 students attend Petal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Petal Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petal Middle School?
Petal Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal Middle School offer ?
Petal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Petal Middle School part of?
Petal Middle School is part of Petal School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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