Excellent
#134 of 863 schools in MS
Top 15% in state
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
Middle School · Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Indianola, MS
A Sunflower Cty Cons School District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
705 Kinlock Road, Indianola, MS 38751
- Math 42% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L Merritt Junior High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robert L Merritt 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,965
Median home value
$126,200
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Drew Hunter Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 79 | Compare → |
| Ruleville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 143 | 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.
Sunflower Cty Cons School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert L Merritt Junior High School is listed in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L Merritt Junior High School
Robert L Merritt Junior High School is a public middle school in Indianola, MS, part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L Merritt Junior High School
What grades does Robert L Merritt Junior High School serve?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L Merritt Junior High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L Merritt Junior High School rank in MS?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School ranks #134 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Robert L Merritt Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L Merritt Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L Merritt Junior High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Robert L Merritt Junior High School a charter school?
No, Robert L Merritt Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L Merritt Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Robert L Merritt Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert L Merritt Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Robert L Merritt 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sunflower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (662) 884-1270
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 38751)
- 10,255
- Area average commute
- 18.3 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 38751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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