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Robert L Merritt Junior High School

705 Kinlock Road
Indianola, MS 38751
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 410 students in grades 7-9, Robert L Merritt 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 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Robert L Merritt Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Robert L Merritt Junior High School's student population of 410 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
410 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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
Robert L Merritt 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 Robert L Merritt Junior High School is 0.06, 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)
#610 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert L Merritt Junior High 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.
15%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert L Merritt Junior High 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.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert L Merritt Junior High 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Robert L Merritt Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Robert L Merritt Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Robert L Merritt Junior High 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
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert L Merritt Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Robert L Merritt Junior High School and public school graduation rate of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Robert L Merritt Junior High 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.
School Statewide Testing
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 Robert L Merritt Junior High School's ranking?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School is ranked #610 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Robert L Merritt Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
410 students attend Robert L Merritt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Robert L Merritt Junior High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert L Merritt Junior High School offer ?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Robert L Merritt Junior High School part of?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School is part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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