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#224 of 863 schools in MS

Top 26% in state

Caledonia Middle School

Middle School · Lowndes Co School Dist · Caledonia, MS

A Lowndes Co School Dist middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 CONFEDERATE DRIVE, Caledonia, MS 39740

  • Math 76% vs MS 56% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs MS 42% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency98.2% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.1% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+45.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,059
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Caledonia Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
56%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Caledonia 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average634/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,741

Median home value

$154,500

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–8Not available612Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lowndes Co School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caledonia Middle School is listed in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caledonia Middle School

Caledonia Middle School is a public middle school in Caledonia, MS, part of Lowndes Co School Dist, serving approximately 539 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caledonia Middle School

What grades does Caledonia Middle School serve?

Caledonia Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Caledonia Middle School?

Caledonia Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caledonia Middle School rank in MS?

Caledonia Middle School ranks #224 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Caledonia Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Caledonia Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Caledonia Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caledonia Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Caledonia Middle School a charter school?

No, Caledonia Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Caledonia Middle School a Title I school?

No, Caledonia Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caledonia Middle School?

44.5% of students at Caledonia 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
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lowndes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
Area population (ZIP 39740)
5,893
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
33.8
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 39740; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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