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Iuka Middle School

Q: Is Iuka Middle School a good school?

Iuka Middle School ranks 131 st of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Iuka Middle School is a public middle school in Iuka, Mississippi, serving 324 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Tishomingo County Sp Mun School District, which is ranked 42 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iuka Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state in various MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the surrounding area. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 25.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Iuka Middle School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 61.42% to 99.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby Alcorn Central Middle School, which is part of the Alcorn School District, has similar academic performance to Iuka Middle School, but with a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, Iuka Middle School is a solid-performing school that faces some unique challenges, but continues to provide a quality education to its students.

333

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,286

Per pupil spending ?

64%

Free/discounted lunch ?

507 West Quitman
Iuka, MS 38852

(662) 423-3316

District: Tishomingo County School District

Students who attend Iuka Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tishomingo County High School

Feeder schools for Iuka Middle School:

Elementary:

Iuka Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg51%

Mississippi avg51%

131^st of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 130Tishomingo 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
2025	50.4	131 of 266	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	145 of 264	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.3	76 of 243	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	100 of 257	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.4	64 of 257	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	80 of 264	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.6	43 of 252	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	78 of 272	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	74.5	62 of 260	76.2%	★★★★☆
2015	71.7	60 of 266	77.4%	★★★★☆
2014	55.4	118 of 264	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	82.0	40 of 269	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	85.5	27 of 270	90.0%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	27 of 264	89.8%	★★★★★
2010	78.2	43 of 255	83.1%	★★★★☆
2009	86.8	23 of 247	90.7%	★★★★★
2008	85.5	22 of 244	91.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science58%~ state avg

English Language Arts50%+5 vs state

Mathematics40%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Iuka Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Iuka Middle School	Public	5-8	507 West Quitman	Iuka	38852	Tishomingo County	Tishomingo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 423-3316	333	25	13.1	64.0%	296 (88.9%)	12 (3.6%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	50.4	131^st of 266 public middle schools	50.8%		45.4	145^th of 264 public middle schools	45.1%	14	71.2	52.7	46.3	34.9	39.7	27.4	49.5	41.9	67.1	50.0	$11,286
Alcorn Central Middle School	Public	5-8	8a Cr 254	Glen	38846	Alcorn County	Alcorn School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 286-3674	371	30	12.4	69.5%	340 (91.6%)	9 (2.4%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	77.1	55^th of 266 public middle schools	79.3%		75.6	55^th of 264 public middle schools	79.2%		61.5	47.1	45.1	52.3	45.1	60.9	67.1	68.6	72.3	70.1	$9,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Iuka Middle School

How many students attend Iuka Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 333 students attended Iuka Middle School.

Is Iuka Middle School a good school?

Iuka Middle School ranks 131^st of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Iuka Middle School attend?

Students who attend Iuka Middle School usually go on to attend Tishomingo County High School

What is the racial makeup of Iuka Middle School?

Students at Iuka Middle School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Iuka Middle School in?

Tishomingo County School District

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