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#630 of 863 schools in MS
Pontotoc Middle School
Middle School · Pontotoc City Schools · Pontotoc, MS
A Pontotoc City Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
135 Education Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863
- Math 59% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pontotoc Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pontotoc 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontotoc), 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
$51,113
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Pontotoc City Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pontotoc Middle School is listed in PONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pontotoc Middle School
Pontotoc Middle School is a public middle school in Pontotoc, MS, part of Pontotoc City Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pontotoc Middle School
What grades does Pontotoc Middle School serve?
Pontotoc Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Pontotoc Middle School?
Pontotoc Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pontotoc Middle School rank in MS?
Pontotoc Middle School ranks #630 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pontotoc Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pontotoc Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pontotoc Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pontotoc Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pontotoc Middle School a charter school?
No, Pontotoc Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pontotoc Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pontotoc Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pontotoc Middle School?
69.6% of students at Pontotoc 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pontotoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (662) 489-6056
- Area population (ZIP 38863)
- 18,849
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 38863; 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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