Very Good
#296 of 863 schools in MS
Top 34% in state
Tunica Middle School
Middle School · Tunica County School District · Tunica, MS
A Tunica County School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 967, Tunica, MS 38676
- Math 58% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 42% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tunica Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above 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 23 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 Tunica Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tunica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,608
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
36.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Tunica County School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tunica Middle School is listed in TUNICA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tunica Middle School
Tunica Middle School is a public middle school in Tunica, MS, part of Tunica County School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tunica Middle School
What grades does Tunica Middle School serve?
Tunica Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tunica Middle School?
Tunica Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunica Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunica Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tunica Middle School rank in MS?
Tunica Middle School ranks #296 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Tunica Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tunica Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Tunica Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tunica Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tunica Middle School a charter school?
No, Tunica Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tunica Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tunica Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tunica Middle School?
100.0% of students at Tunica 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
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tunica County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (662) 363-4224
- Area population (ZIP 38676)
- 5,318
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 38676; 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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