Below Average
#727 of 863 schools in MS
Old Town Middle
Middle School · Madison Co School Dist · Ridgeland, MS
A Madison Co School Dist middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Town Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Town Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,700/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgeland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,552
Median home value
$259,900
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Madison Ridgeland AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,230 | Compare → |
| Madison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 1,146 | Compare → |
| Kirksey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Town Middle is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Town Middle
Old Town Middle is a public middle school in Ridgeland, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 686 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Town Middle
What grades does Old Town Middle serve?
Old Town Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Old Town Middle?
Old Town Middle has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Town Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Town Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Town Middle rank in MS?
Old Town Middle ranks #727 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Old Town Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Town Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Old Town Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Town Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Old Town Middle a charter school?
No, Old Town Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Town Middle a Title I school?
No, Old Town Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Town Middle?
74.1% of students at Old Town Middle 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
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (601) 898-8730
- Area population (ZIP 39157)
- 24,547
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 39157; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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