N H Pilate Middle School

N H Pilate Middle School is a public middle school in Newton, Mississippi, serving 195 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Newton Municipal School District, which is ranked 109 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

N H Pilate Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools over the past decade, with its academic performance significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 21.9% to 26.5%, compared to the state averages of 37.3% to 46.7%. In contrast, nearby schools like Hawkins Middle School and Union Middle School perform better, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state averages.

N H Pilate Middle School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.5% to 23.9% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. This is consistent with the nearby schools, which also have 100% free and reduced-price lunch rates, suggesting that the economic challenges faced by the community may be a contributing factor to the academic performance of these schools. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio at N H Pilate Middle School, the school's persistent low performance indicates that a comprehensive approach is needed to address the systemic challenges it faces.