Very Good
#315 of 863 schools in MS
Top 36% in state
Okolona Middle School
Middle School · Okolona Separate School Dist · Okolona, MS
An Okolona Separate School Dist middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
404 DR. HOWARD GUNN STREET, Okolona, MS 38860
- Math 33% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Okolona Middle School score 30% 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 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 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
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Where Okolona Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,931
Median home value
$101,100
Median rent
$651/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Okolona Separate School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Okolona Middle School is listed in OKOLONA SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okolona Middle School
Okolona Middle School is a public middle school in Okolona, MS, part of Okolona Separate School Dist, serving approximately 131 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okolona Middle School
What grades does Okolona Middle School serve?
Okolona Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Okolona Middle School?
Okolona Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okolona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okolona Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okolona Middle School rank in MS?
Okolona Middle School ranks #315 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Okolona Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Okolona 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 Okolona Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okolona Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Okolona Middle School a charter school?
No, Okolona Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Okolona Middle School a Title I school?
No, Okolona Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okolona Middle School?
100.0% of students at Okolona 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (662) 447-2362
- Area population (ZIP 38860)
- 6,313
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 38860; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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