Below Average
#739 of 863 schools in MS
Vicksburg Junior High School
Middle School · Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Vicksburg, MS
A Vicksburg Warren School Dist middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1533 Rosa Temple Drive, Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Math 30% vs MS 52% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 40% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vicksburg Junior High School score 27% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (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 33 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 Vicksburg Junior High 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), 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
$55,658
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 0.2 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius High School-vicksburg Catholic SchooPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Agape Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 80 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vicksburg Warren School Dist
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vicksburg Junior High School is listed in VICKSBURG WARREN SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vicksburg Junior High School
Vicksburg Junior High School is a public middle school in Vicksburg, MS, part of Vicksburg Warren School Dist, serving approximately 431 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vicksburg Junior High School
What grades does Vicksburg Junior High School serve?
Vicksburg Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Vicksburg Junior High School?
Vicksburg Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Junior High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vicksburg Junior High School rank in MS?
Vicksburg Junior High School ranks #739 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Vicksburg Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vicksburg Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Vicksburg Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicksburg Junior High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vicksburg Junior High School a charter school?
No, Vicksburg Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vicksburg Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Vicksburg Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vicksburg Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Vicksburg Junior High 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
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (601) 636-1966
- Area population (ZIP 39180)
- 29,311
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 39180; 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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