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#350 of 863 schools in MS
Top 40% in state
Pearl Junior High School
Middle School · Pearl Public School District · Pearl, MS
A middle school in Pearl, MS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 MARY ANN DRIVE, Pearl, MS 39208
- Math 65% vs MS 56% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearl Junior High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearl 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,878
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39208; 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.
Pearl Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,831NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pearl Junior High School is listed in PEARL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearl Junior High School
Pearl Junior High School is a public middle school in Pearl, MS, part of Pearl Public School District, serving approximately 948 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearl Junior High School
What grades does Pearl Junior High School serve?
Pearl Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pearl Junior High School?
Pearl Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 948 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearl Junior High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearl Junior High School rank in MS?
Pearl Junior High School ranks #350 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pearl Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearl Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pearl Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearl Junior High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pearl Junior High School a charter school?
No, Pearl Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearl Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Pearl Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearl Junior High School?
68.0% of students at Pearl 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
- 948
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rankin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (601) 932-7952
- Area population (ZIP 39208)
- 34,604
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 39208; 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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