Serving 143 students in grades 6-8, South Delta Middle 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
South Delta Middle 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 South Delta Middle School is 0.02, 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.
South Delta Middle School is ranked #615 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Delta Middle School?
143 students attend South Delta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Delta Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Delta Middle School?
South Delta Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Delta Middle School offer ?
South Delta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Delta Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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