Very Good
#160 of 863 schools in MS
Top 18% in state
Tupelo Middle School
Middle School · Tupelo Public School Dist · Tupelo, MS
A Tupelo Public School Dist middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1009 Varsity Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801
- Math 75% vs MS 57% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tupelo Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 34 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tupelo 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tupelo), 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
$63,447
Median home value
$187,600
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Tupelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Plantersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 221 | 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.
Tupelo Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tupelo Middle School is listed in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tupelo Middle School
Tupelo Middle School is a public middle school in Tupelo, MS, part of Tupelo Public School Dist, serving approximately 1,062 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tupelo Middle School
What grades does Tupelo Middle School serve?
Tupelo Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tupelo Middle School?
Tupelo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,062 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tupelo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tupelo Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tupelo Middle School rank in MS?
Tupelo Middle School ranks #160 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Tupelo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tupelo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Tupelo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tupelo Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tupelo Middle School a charter school?
No, Tupelo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tupelo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tupelo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tupelo Middle School?
64.7% of students at Tupelo 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (662) 840-8780
- Area population (ZIP 38801)
- 29,817
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 38801; 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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