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#659 of 863 schools in MS
Natchez Middle School
Middle School · Natchez-adams School District · Natchez, MS
A Natchez-adams School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
319 Seargent Prentiss D., Natchez, MS 39120
- Math 32% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natchez Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natchez 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,586
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 324 | 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.
Natchez-adams School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natchez Middle School is listed in NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natchez Middle School
Natchez Middle School is a public middle school in Natchez, MS, part of Natchez-adams School District, serving approximately 601 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2025 MAAP) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MAAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natchez Middle School
What grades does Natchez Middle School serve?
Natchez Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Natchez Middle School?
Natchez Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchez Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natchez Middle School rank in MS?
Natchez Middle School ranks #659 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Natchez Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Natchez Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Natchez Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natchez Middle School has 32% math proficiency (2025 MAAP) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 MAAP).
Is Natchez Middle School a charter school?
No, Natchez Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natchez Middle School a Title I school?
No, Natchez Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natchez Middle School?
100.0% of students at Natchez 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
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (601) 445-2917
- Area population (ZIP 39120)
- 29,212
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 39120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 MAAP; directory SY 2023–24
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