The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)41%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
2%
Black
(09-10)39%
50%
White
(09-10)57%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
61%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
467 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Independence Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Independence Middle School offer ?
Independence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Independence Middle School part of?
Independence Middle School is part of Tate County School District.
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