Very Good
#340 of 863 schools in MS
Top 39% in state
Ripley Middle School
Middle School · South Tippah School Dist · Ripley, MS
A South Tippah School Dist middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
718 S. Clayton Street, Ripley, MS 38663
- Math 60% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripley Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ripley 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,298
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$685/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 303 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 611 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Tippah School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripley Middle School is listed in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley Middle School
Ripley Middle School is a public middle school in Ripley, MS, part of South Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 473 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley Middle School
What grades does Ripley Middle School serve?
Ripley Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley Middle School rank in MS?
Ripley Middle School ranks #340 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Ripley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ripley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripley Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ripley Middle School a charter school?
No, Ripley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ripley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripley Middle School?
74.0% of students at Ripley 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
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tippah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (662) 837-7959
- Area population (ZIP 38663)
- 11,468
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 38663; 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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