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#674 of 863 schools in MS

Iuka Middle School

Middle School · Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist · Iuka, MS

A Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

507 West Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852

  • Math 40% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MS 45% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Iuka Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Iuka 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,243/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iuka), 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

$44,244

Median home value

$133,200

Median rent

$568/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

20.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38852; 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 TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–12Not available844Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Iuka Middle School is listed in TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iuka Middle School

Iuka Middle School is a public middle school in Iuka, MS, part of Tishomingo Co Sp Mun Sch Dist, serving approximately 324 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #674 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iuka Middle School

What grades does Iuka Middle School serve?

Iuka Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Iuka Middle School?

Iuka Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Iuka Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iuka Middle School rank in MS?

Iuka Middle School ranks #674 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Iuka Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Iuka Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Iuka Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iuka Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Iuka Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Iuka Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

61.4% of students at Iuka 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
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tishomingo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 38852)
8,719
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
49
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 38852; 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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