Below Average
#732 of 863 schools in MS
Center Hill Middle
Middle School · Desoto Co School Dist · Olive Branch, MS
A Desoto Co School Dist middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8756 Forest Hill Irene, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Math 69% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Hill Middle score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), 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
$99,481
Median home value
$284,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Center Academy Middle - SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Highland Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Olive Branch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desoto Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #31 of 39
- District spending per student
- $9,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Hill Middle is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Hill Middle
Center Hill Middle is a public middle school in Olive Branch, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 768 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Hill Middle
What grades does Center Hill Middle serve?
Center Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Center Hill Middle?
Center Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Hill Middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Hill Middle rank in MS?
Center Hill Middle ranks #732 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Center Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Center Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Hill Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Center Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Center Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Hill Middle?
41.5% of students at Center Hill Middle 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
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeSoto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (662) 892-6800
- Area population (ZIP 38654)
- 57,334
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 38654; 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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