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#861 of 863 schools in MS
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
Middle School · Yazoo City Municipal School Dist · Yazoo City, MS
A Yazoo City Municipal School Dist middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 W. 5TH ST, Yazoo City, MS 39194
- Math 17% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,281
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
39%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39194; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Yazoo City Municipal School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is listed in YAZOO CITY MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is a public middle school in Yazoo City, MS, part of Yazoo City Municipal School Dist, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School
What grades does Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School serve?
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School?
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School rank in MS?
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School ranks #861 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School a charter school?
No, Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bettie E Woolfolk 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (662) 746-2904
- Area population (ZIP 39194)
- 19,699
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 39194; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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