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Caledonia Middle School

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Caledonia Middle School ranks 37 th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 260 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Caledonia Middle School serves 487 students in grades 6–8 in Caledonia, MS, and is part of the Lowndes County School District. It stands as the strongest middle school in its immediate area, ranking 37th out of 260 Mississippi middle schools in 2025–2026 (86th percentile, 4 stars). No nearby school comes close: New Hope Middle School ranks 115th, Fifth Street School ranks 102nd, while Belle-Shivers Middle School and Columbus Middle School rank 184th and 227th, respectively.

Academically, Caledonia outperforms its district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade. Math is a defining strength: 70.2% of 8th graders scored proficient in math, compared to 56.2% for the district and 51.4% for the state. The Algebra I results are extraordinary—97.2% proficiency in 2025–2026, following two consecutive years at 100%. Caledonia also beats nearby schools by wide margins, such as 8th-grade math proficiency of 46.1% at New Hope Middle School, 41.2% at Belle-Shivers Middle School, and 32.7% at Columbus Middle School.

Attendance is another differentiator. Caledonia's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5% is better than the district's 20.0% and far below New Hope Middle School's 33.8% and Columbus Middle School's 31.2%. The school has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (13.8) than nearby schools, yet still achieves stronger results, pointing to effective instruction. About 46% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a lower rate than neighboring schools, but Caledonia still exceeds state averages in subjects where higher-poverty local schools fall well short. Overall, Caledonia Middle School is a regional academic leader with standout math and Algebra I performance, solid attendance, and a strong statewide reputation—though maintaining its elite ranking and managing attendance fluctuations will be key focus areas.

487

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,029

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 Confederate Drive
Caledonia, MS 39740

(662) 356-2042

District: Lowndes County School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

African American:

17.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (64% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg55%

Mississippi avg51%

37^th of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Lowndes County School District

53^rd of 134Lowndes County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	37 of 260	85.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	41 of 266	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.7	16 of 264	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.6	11 of 243	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	10 of 257	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	90.6	15 of 257	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.7	23 of 264	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	27 of 252	89.3%	★★★★☆
2017	84.6	34 of 272	87.5%	★★★★☆
2016	86.5	25 of 260	90.4%	★★★★★
2015	75.7	55 of 266	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	84.2	23 of 264	91.3%	★★★★★
2013	81.4	42 of 269	84.4%	★★★★☆
2012	84.3	31 of 270	88.5%	★★★★☆
2011	83.6	29 of 264	89.0%	★★★★☆
2010	77.4	44 of 255	82.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.9	60 of 247	75.7%	★★★★☆
2008	73.9	54 of 244	77.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I97%+31 vs state

Mathematics69%+15 vs state

Science68%+11 vs state

English Language Arts53%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Caledonia Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Confederate Drive	Caledonia	39740	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 356-2042	487	35	13.8	46.4%	365 (74.9%)	84 (17.2%)	21 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	83.3	37^th of 260 public middle schools	85.8%		81.2	41^st of 266 public middle schools	84.6%	4		60.0	47.1	51.1		63.1	73.2	70.2	97.2		68.5	$10,029
Columbus Middle School	Public	6-8	175 Hwy 373	Columbus	39705	Lowndes County	Columbus Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 241-7300	597	51	11.6	99.7%	13 (2.2%)	556 (93.1%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	17.5	227^th of 260 public middle schools	12.7%		12	244^th of 266 public middle schools	8.3%	17			22.7	25.3			30.8	32.7			37.1	$13,549
New Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	3419 New Hope Rd	Columbus	39702	Lowndes County	Lowndes County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 244-4740	604	46	13.1	68.5%	307 (50.8%)	258 (42.7%)	11 (1.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	54.9	115^th of 260 public middle schools	55.8%		56.6	119^th of 266 public middle schools	55.3%	4		53.4	30.7	35.6		53.5	63.2	46.1	93.4		55.9	$11,280
Belle-Shivers Middle School	Public	5-8	518 West Vine Street	Aberdeen	39730	Monroe County	Aberdeen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 369-2649	266	24	10.8	100.0%	7 (2.6%)	250 (94.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	31	184^th of 260 public middle schools	29.2%		33.4	176^th of 266 public middle schools	33.8%	8	36.6	31.8	30.2	28.6	31.7	48.5	37.2	41.2		47.5	43.4	$19,431
Fifth Street School	Public	5-7	418 Fifth Street	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-2191	440	42	10.4	85.2%	59 (13.4%)	348 (79.1%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	56.9	102^nd of 260 public middle schools	60.8%		52.2	124^th of 266 public middle schools	53.4%	22	42.6	33.6	33.3		21.0	65.8	65.4			60.9		$12,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Caledonia Middle School

What district is Caledonia Middle School in?

Lowndes County School District

How many students attend Caledonia Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 487 students attended Caledonia Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Caledonia Middle School?

Students at Caledonia Middle School are 75% White, 17% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Caledonia Middle School a good school?

Caledonia Middle School ranks 37^th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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