Very Good
#174 of 863 schools in MS
Top 20% in state
Northwest Rankin Middle School
Middle School · Rankin Co School Dist · Flowood, MS
A Rankin Co School Dist middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
One Paw Print Place, Flowood, MS 39232
- Math 74% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Rankin Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwest Rankin 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,389
Median home value
$293,000
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,153 | Compare → |
| Florence Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 575 | 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.
Rankin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #13 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Rankin Middle School is listed in RANKIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Rankin Middle School
Northwest Rankin Middle School is a public middle school in Flowood, MS, part of Rankin Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,375 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Rankin Middle School
What grades does Northwest Rankin Middle School serve?
Northwest Rankin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Rankin Middle School?
Northwest Rankin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Rankin Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Rankin Middle School rank in MS?
Northwest Rankin Middle School ranks #174 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Northwest Rankin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Rankin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rankin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Rankin Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Rankin Middle School a charter school?
No, Northwest Rankin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Rankin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Rankin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Rankin Middle School?
35.9% of students at Northwest Rankin 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
- 1,375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (601) 992-1329
- Area population (ZIP 39232)
- 9,324
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 39232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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