Very Good
#311 of 863 schools in MS
Top 36% in state
New Hope Middle School
Middle School · Lowndes Co School Dist · Columbus, MS
A Lowndes Co School Dist middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3419 New Hope Road, Columbus, MS 39702
- Math 65% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hope Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 36 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Hope 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average634/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,938
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 539 | 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.
Lowndes Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hope Middle School is listed in LOWNDES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hope Middle School
New Hope Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, MS, part of Lowndes Co School Dist, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hope Middle School
What grades does New Hope Middle School serve?
New Hope Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Hope Middle School?
New Hope Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hope Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hope Middle School rank in MS?
New Hope Middle School ranks #311 of 863 schools in MS.
What is New Hope Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hope Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 New Hope Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hope Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hope Middle School a charter school?
No, New Hope Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hope Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Hope Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hope Middle School?
66.0% of students at New Hope 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
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (662) 244-4740
- Area population (ZIP 39702)
- 23,536
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 39702; 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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