Summary:
Zip code 39740 is served by a single middle school, Caledonia Middle School, which enrolls 487 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Lowndes County School District, making it the only middle school option for families in the area.
Caledonia is a strong academic performer. In mathematics, it exceeds the state by 10 to 19 percentage points across grades 6-8, with 73.2% of 7th graders proficient, and its Algebra I results are exceptional at 97.2% proficiency versus 66.0% statewide. English Language Arts proficiency also tops both district and state averages in every grade: 60.0% in 6th grade, 47.1% in 7th grade, and 51.1% in 8th grade. Science is another highlight, jumping from 56.9% to 68.5% proficiency in 8th grade, a 10.7-point lead over the state. The only concerns are that 7th and 8th grade ELA scores declined year-over-year, and 6th grade math slipped slightly from 69.9% to 63.1%.
With 46.41% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, Caledonia still achieves top-tier results, ranking 37th among 260 Mississippi middle schools overall (86th percentile, 4 stars). It peaked at 16th in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating, so the slight slide is relative but not a cause for alarm. Chronic absenteeism is 17.5%, below the district's 20.0% and the state's 23.9%, which supports consistent learning. Families in 39740 have no other in-zip middle school choice, but Caledonia's math pipeline, strong science growth, and healthy attendance make it a reliable, high-performing option within the Lowndes County School District.
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