The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (09-10)
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)38%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)96%
50%
White
(09-10)4%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
96%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Aberdeen Middle School?
213 students attend Aberdeen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Aberdeen Middle School students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Aberdeen Middle School offer ?
Aberdeen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Aberdeen Middle School part of?
Aberdeen Middle School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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