Summary:
The Natchez-Adams School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Natchez Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance data suggests it is facing challenges in academic achievement compared to district and state averages.
Natchez Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past two years, going from 196 out of 264 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 179 out of 266 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating out of 5. The school's proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 16.6% in 8th grade Mathematics to 47.3% in 7th grade Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.5% and 55.5%, respectively. The school's proficiency rates in Science for 8th grade were also lower than the state average, at 45% compared to 54.7%.
The data also shows that Natchez Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income population. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which is slightly higher than the typical recommended ratio of 15:1 for middle schools. These factors suggest that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to its academic struggles, and the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted strategies to improve student outcomes.
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