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#662 of 863 schools in MS
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Middle School · Scott Co School Dist · Morton, MS
A Scott Co School Dist middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 500, Morton, MS 39117
- Math 38% vs MS 54% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 39 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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Where Bettye Mae Jack 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,291
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–8 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
| Scott Central Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 871 | Compare → |
| Sebastopol Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scott Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is listed in SCOTT CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is a public middle school in Morton, MS, part of Scott Co School Dist, serving approximately 511 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
What grades does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School serve?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School rank in MS?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School ranks #662 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School a charter school?
No, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bettye Mae Jack 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (601) 732-6977
- Area population (ZIP 39117)
- 9,638
- Area average commute
- 32.8 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 39117; 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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