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#826 of 863 schools in MS

O.m. Mcnair Middle School

Middle School · Humphreys Co School Dist · Belzoni, MS

A Humphreys Co School Dist middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P. O. Box 678, Belzoni, MS 39038

  • Math 15% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • Reading 15% vs MS 45% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.2% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-33 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.7 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$15,062
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at O.m. Mcnair Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency15%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
11%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where O.m. Mcnair 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$34,157

Median home value

$84,600

Median rent

$632/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Humphreys AcademyPrivate · tuition7.01–121.9 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Humphreys Co School Dist

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
48.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

O.m. Mcnair Middle School is listed in HUMPHREYS CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About O.m. Mcnair Middle School

O.m. Mcnair Middle School is a public middle school in Belzoni, MS, part of Humphreys Co School Dist, serving approximately 328 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 863 schools in MS.

State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about O.m. Mcnair Middle School

What grades does O.m. Mcnair Middle School serve?

O.m. Mcnair Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend O.m. Mcnair Middle School?

O.m. Mcnair Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O.m. Mcnair Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at O.m. Mcnair Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does O.m. Mcnair Middle School rank in MS?

O.m. Mcnair Middle School ranks #826 of 863 schools in MS.

What is O.m. Mcnair Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

O.m. Mcnair Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 O.m. Mcnair Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, O.m. Mcnair Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is O.m. Mcnair Middle School a charter school?

No, O.m. Mcnair Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is O.m. Mcnair Middle School a Title I school?

No, O.m. Mcnair Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O.m. Mcnair Middle School?

100.0% of students at O.m. Mcnair 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Humphreys County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 39038)
5,363
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
36.9
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 39038; 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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