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#638 of 863 schools in MS
Amory Middle School
Middle School · Amory School Dist · Amory, MS
An Amory School Dist middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 2nd Avenue, Amory, MS 38821
- Math 58% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amory Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amory 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amory), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,810
Median home value
$157,600
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Hatley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 951 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Amory School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,627NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amory Middle School is listed in AMORY SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amory Middle School
Amory Middle School is a public middle school in Amory, MS, part of Amory School Dist, serving approximately 342 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amory Middle School
What grades does Amory Middle School serve?
Amory Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Amory Middle School?
Amory Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amory Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amory Middle School rank in MS?
Amory Middle School ranks #638 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Amory Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amory Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Amory Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amory Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amory Middle School a charter school?
No, Amory Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amory Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amory Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amory Middle School?
60.5% of students at Amory 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (662) 256-5658
- Area population (ZIP 38821)
- 12,417
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 38821; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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