Serving 313 students in grades 4-8, Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Potts Camp Middle School (4-8)?
313 students attend Potts Camp Middle School (4-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potts Camp Middle School (4-8)?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) offer ?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) part of?
Potts Camp Middle School (4-8) is part of Marshall County School District.
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