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#337 of 863 schools in MS

Top 39% in state

N H Pilate Middle School

Middle School · Newton Municipal School District · Newton, MS

A Newton Municipal School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 150, Newton, MS 39345

  • Math 42% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs MS 42% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$13,799
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at N H Pilate Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where N H Pilate 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,982

Median home value

$84,600

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39345; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Newton Municipal School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
43.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

N H Pilate Middle School is listed in NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About N H Pilate Middle School

N H Pilate Middle School is a public middle school in Newton, MS, part of Newton Municipal School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about N H Pilate Middle School

What grades does N H Pilate Middle School serve?

N H Pilate Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend N H Pilate Middle School?

N H Pilate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at N H Pilate Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at N H Pilate Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does N H Pilate Middle School rank in MS?

N H Pilate Middle School ranks #337 of 863 schools in MS.

What is N H Pilate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

N H Pilate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 N H Pilate Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, N H Pilate Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is N H Pilate Middle School a charter school?

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

Is N H Pilate Middle School a Title I school?

No, N H Pilate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N H Pilate Middle School?

100.0% of students at N H Pilate 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
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Newton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
Area population (ZIP 39345)
5,571
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
41.5
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 39345; 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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