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#858 of 863 schools in MS
Mendenhall Junior High School
Middle School · Simpson Co School Dist · Mendenhall, MS
A Simpson Co School Dist middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
733 Dixie Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendenhall Junior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mendenhall Junior High 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,175/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendenhall), 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
$60,486
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson County AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Magee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Simpson Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendenhall Junior High School is listed in SIMPSON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendenhall Junior High School
Mendenhall Junior High School is a public middle school in Mendenhall, MS, part of Simpson Co School Dist, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendenhall Junior High School
What grades does Mendenhall Junior High School serve?
Mendenhall Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mendenhall Junior High School?
Mendenhall Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Junior High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendenhall Junior High School rank in MS?
Mendenhall Junior High School ranks #858 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Mendenhall Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendenhall Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Mendenhall Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendenhall Junior High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mendenhall Junior High School a charter school?
No, Mendenhall Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendenhall Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Mendenhall Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendenhall Junior High School?
87.6% of students at Mendenhall Junior High 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
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Simpson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.4%
- Phone
- (601) 847-2296
- Area population (ZIP 39114)
- 10,553
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39114; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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