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#344 of 863 schools in MS
Top 40% in state
Kossuth Middle School
Middle School · Alcorn School Dist · Corinth, MS
An Alcorn School Dist middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17 CR 604, Corinth, MS 38834
- Math 58% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kossuth Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kossuth 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corinth), 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
$50,125
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$730/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | Not available | 382 | 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.
Alcorn School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kossuth Middle School is listed in ALCORN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kossuth Middle School
Kossuth Middle School is a public middle school in Corinth, MS, part of Alcorn School Dist, serving approximately 375 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kossuth Middle School
What grades does Kossuth Middle School serve?
Kossuth Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kossuth Middle School?
Kossuth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kossuth Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kossuth Middle School rank in MS?
Kossuth Middle School ranks #344 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Kossuth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kossuth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Kossuth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kossuth Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kossuth Middle School a charter school?
No, Kossuth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kossuth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kossuth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kossuth Middle School?
58.9% of students at Kossuth 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alcorn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (662) 286-7093
- Area population (ZIP 38834)
- 27,146
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 38834; 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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