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#829 of 863 schools in MS
South Delta Middle School
Middle School · South Delta School District · Anguilla, MS
A middle school in Anguilla, MS where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. BOX 487, Anguilla, MS 38721
- Math 46% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Delta Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 35 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
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Where South Delta 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,657
Median home value
$78,600
Median rent
$604/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
46.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Delta School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Delta Middle School is listed in SOUTH DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Delta Middle School
South Delta Middle School is a public middle school in Anguilla, MS, part of South Delta School District, serving approximately 143 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Delta Middle School
What grades does South Delta Middle School serve?
South Delta Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Delta Middle School?
South Delta Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Delta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Delta Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Delta Middle School rank in MS?
South Delta Middle School ranks #829 of 863 schools in MS.
What is South Delta Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Delta Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 South Delta Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Delta Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Delta Middle School a charter school?
No, South Delta Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Delta Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Delta Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Delta Middle School?
100.0% of students at South Delta 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
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sharkey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (662) 873-4849
- Area population (ZIP 38721)
- 1,038
- Area median age
- 40
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 38721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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