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#470 of 863 schools in MS

Lewisburg Middle

Middle School · Desoto Co School Dist · Hernando, MS

A Desoto Co School Dist middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2605 Hwy. 305 South, Hernando, MS 38632

  • Math 83% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs MS 42% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$9,525
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Lewisburg Middle score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 73% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
83%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
83%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
59%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lewisburg Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average571/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$90,277

Median home value

$287,100

Median rent

$1,203/mo

College educated

35.9%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38632; 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

4 in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–8Not available768Compare →
Desoto Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–8Not available1,407Compare →
Hernando Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–8Not available1,147Compare →
Horn Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.16–8Not available993Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#11 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

Lewisburg Middle is listed in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewisburg Middle

Lewisburg Middle is a public middle school in Hernando, MS, part of Desoto Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,005 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewisburg Middle

What grades does Lewisburg Middle serve?

Lewisburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lewisburg Middle?

Lewisburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,005 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewisburg Middle is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewisburg Middle rank in MS?

Lewisburg Middle ranks #470 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Lewisburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewisburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Lewisburg Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewisburg Middle has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lewisburg Middle a charter school?

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

Is Lewisburg Middle a Title I school?

No, Lewisburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

16.5% of students at Lewisburg 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
1,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
DeSoto County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 38632)
30,824
Area average commute
28.9 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 38632; 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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