Very Good
#240 of 863 schools in MS
Top 28% in state
S V Marshall Middle School
Middle School · Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Lexington, MS
A Holmes County Consolidated Sd middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12572 Highway 12, Lexington, MS 39095
- Math 31% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S V Marshall Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 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 S V Marshall 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,838
Median home value
$93,400
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams-sullivan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 219 | 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.
Holmes County Consolidated Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
S V Marshall Middle School is listed in HOLMES COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S V Marshall Middle School
S V Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Lexington, MS, part of Holmes County Consolidated Sd, serving approximately 333 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S V Marshall Middle School
What grades does S V Marshall Middle School serve?
S V Marshall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend S V Marshall Middle School?
S V Marshall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S V Marshall Middle School rank in MS?
S V Marshall Middle School ranks #240 of 863 schools in MS.
What is S V Marshall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
S V Marshall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 S V Marshall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S V Marshall Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is S V Marshall Middle School a charter school?
No, S V Marshall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S V Marshall Middle School a Title I school?
No, S V Marshall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S V Marshall Middle School?
100.0% of students at S V Marshall 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (662) 235-5226
- Area population (ZIP 39095)
- 6,652
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 39095; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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