Below Average
#726 of 863 schools in MS
Shannon Middle School
Middle School · Lee County School District · Shannon, MS
A Lee County School District middle school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. BOX 349, Shannon, MS 38868
- Math 27% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shannon Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shannon 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average511/100K
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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
$52,985
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Mooreville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 351 | Compare → |
| Plantersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | Not available | 221 | 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.
Lee County School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shannon Middle School is listed in LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shannon Middle School
Shannon Middle School is a public middle school in Shannon, MS, part of Lee County School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shannon Middle School
What grades does Shannon Middle School serve?
Shannon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shannon Middle School?
Shannon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Middle School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shannon Middle School rank in MS?
Shannon Middle School ranks #726 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Shannon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shannon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Shannon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shannon Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shannon Middle School a charter school?
No, Shannon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shannon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shannon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shannon Middle School?
56.2% of students at Shannon 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
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (662) 767-3986
- Area population (ZIP 38868)
- 4,700
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 38868; 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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