Serving 1,062 students in grades 7-8, Tupelo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,062 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Tupelo Middle 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 Tupelo Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tupelo Middle School is ranked #246 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Tupelo Middle School often compared to?
Tupelo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Tupelo Middle School?
1,062 students attend Tupelo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tupelo Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tupelo Middle School offer ?
Tupelo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tupelo Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,062 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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