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#448 of 863 schools in MS
Amite County Middle School
Middle School · Amite County School District · Liberty, MS
A middle school in Liberty, MS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 328, Liberty, MS 39645
- Math 37% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amite County Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amite County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,750
Median home value
$94,800
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite School CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Amite County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amite County Middle School is listed in AMITE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amite County Middle School
Amite County Middle School is a public middle school in Liberty, MS, part of Amite County School District, serving approximately 129 students in grades 7th-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2025 MAAP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MAAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amite County Middle School
What grades does Amite County Middle School serve?
Amite County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Amite County Middle School?
Amite County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amite County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amite County Middle School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amite County Middle School rank in MS?
Amite County Middle School ranks #448 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Amite County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amite County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amite County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amite County Middle School has 37% math proficiency (2025 MAAP) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MAAP).
Is Amite County Middle School a charter school?
No, Amite County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amite County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amite County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amite County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Amite County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Amite County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (601) 657-8920
- Area population (ZIP 39645)
- 3,744
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 MAAP; directory SY 2023–24
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