Very Good
#158 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Batesville Middle School
Elementary School · South Panola School District · Batesville, MS
A South Panola School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
509 Tiger Drive, Batesville, MS 38606
- Math 55% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 54% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Batesville Middle School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Batesville 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,157/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Batesville), 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
$55,333
Median home value
$147,500
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Delta SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Pope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 531 | 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.
South Panola School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Batesville Middle School is listed in SOUTH PANOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Batesville Middle School
Batesville Middle School is a public elementary school in Batesville, MS, part of South Panola School District, serving approximately 454 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Batesville Middle School
What grades does Batesville Middle School serve?
Batesville Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Batesville Middle School rank in MS?
Batesville Middle School ranks #158 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Batesville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Batesville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Batesville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Batesville Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Batesville Middle School a charter school?
No, Batesville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Batesville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Batesville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Batesville Middle School?
81.3% of students at Batesville 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Panola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (662) 563-1924
- Area population (ZIP 38606)
- 14,970
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 38606; 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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