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#489 of 863 schools in MS
Grenada Middle School
Middle School · Grenada School Dist · Grenada, MS
A Grenada School Dist middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28 JONES ROAD, Grenada, MS 38901
- Math 65% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grenada Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grenada 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated848/100K
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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
$46,956
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grenada School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grenada Middle School is listed in GRENADA SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grenada Middle School
Grenada Middle School is a public middle school in Grenada, MS, part of Grenada School Dist, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grenada Middle School
What grades does Grenada Middle School serve?
Grenada Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Grenada Middle School?
Grenada Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grenada Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grenada Middle School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grenada Middle School rank in MS?
Grenada Middle School ranks #489 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Grenada Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grenada Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Grenada Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grenada Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grenada Middle School a charter school?
No, Grenada Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grenada Middle School a Title I school?
No, Grenada Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grenada Middle School?
74.9% of students at Grenada 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
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grenada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (662) 226-5135
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 38901)
- 17,887
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 38901; 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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