Below Average
#701 of 863 schools in MS
Northwest Junior High School
Middle School · Meridian Public Schools · Meridian, MS
A Meridian Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4400 32ND STREET, Meridian, MS 39307
- Math 26% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Junior High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,669
Median home value
$79,600
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
41.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| The Pentecostal Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Lamar SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Northeast Lauderdale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Meridian Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Junior High School is listed in MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Junior High School
Northwest Junior High School is a public middle school in Meridian, MS, part of Meridian Public Schools, serving approximately 518 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Junior High School
What grades does Northwest Junior High School serve?
Northwest Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Junior High School?
Northwest Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Junior High 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 Northwest Junior High School rank in MS?
Northwest Junior High School ranks #701 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northwest Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Northwest Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Junior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Junior High School a charter school?
No, Northwest Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Northwest 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
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (601) 484-4099
- Area population (ZIP 39307)
- 15,636
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 39307; 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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