Seminary Middle School

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Seminary Middle School ranks 102 nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seminary Middle School is a public middle school located in Seminary, Mississippi, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 383 students. The school is part of the Covington County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of white students (71.28%) compared to nearby schools like Oak Grove Middle School, which has a more balanced racial makeup, Seminary Middle School consistently outperforms the Covington County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68.8% of 5th-grade students at Seminary Middle School were proficient or better in MAAP/English Language Arts, compared to 54.5% in the district and 51.7% statewide. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Seminary Middle School's academic performance is impressive, especially considering the economic challenges faced by its students, the school's lack of racial diversity and its underperformance compared to nearby schools in the higher-performing Lamar County School District, such as Sumrall Middle School, suggest that the school may face unique challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population and ensuring equitable access to resources and support services.

Detail:

Public 5-8

200 Main St
Seminary, MS 39479

(601) 722-4510

District: Covington County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,253

Students who attend Seminary Middle School usually attend:

High:

Seminary High School

Feeder schools for Seminary Middle School:

Elementary:

Seminary Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

African American:

19.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seminary Middle School ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), African American (19.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seminary Middle School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Seminary Middle School employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seminary Middle School is $10,253.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Seminary Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Seminary Middle School 102^nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Seminary Middle School in the ranking list.)

Covington County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington County School District 70^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seminary Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	42.78	162^nd	255	36.5%
2011	34.80	197^th	264	25.4%
2012	39.99	171^st	270	36.7%
2013	42.09	163^rd	269	39.4%
2014	53.10	122^nd	264	53.8%
2015	41.55	147^th	266	44.7%
2016	44.47	144^th	260	44.6%
2017	46.89	146^th	272	46.3%
2018	40.18	153^rd	252	39.3%
2019	39.44	156^th	264	40.9%
2021	39.20	151^st	257	41.2%
2022	44.38	135^th	257	47.5%
2023	57.89	96^th	243	60.5%
2024	59.99	102^nd	264	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seminary Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	296	93	0	1	0	0	0	390
2011	274	116	0	1	1	0	0	392
2012	312	109	0	3	0	0	1	425
2013	311	103	0	1	0	2	2	419
2014	287	105	0	2	0	0	2	396
2015	305	94	0	7	0	0	0	406
2016	272	96	0	9	0	0	3	380
2017	285	89	0	12	0	0	3	389
2018	304	85	0	19	0	0	3	411
2019	299	88	2	20	0	0	4	413
2020	298	105	2	26	0	0	7	438
2021	276	109	2	24	0	0	7	418
2022	291	98	2	19	0	0	10	420
2023	273	85	0	15	0	0	10	383
2024	251	65	0	8	0	0	12	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seminary Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	390	22.1	17.6	63.8
2011	392	24.9	15.7	62.8
2012	425	24.6	17.2	64.5
2013	419	25.4	16.4	69.7
2014	396	26.4	14.9	77.5
2015	406	27.0	15.0	71.9
2016	380	28.0	13.5	73.7
2017	389	28.2	13.7	72.2
2018	411	26.9	15.2	73.5
2019	413	27.2	15.1	72.6
2020	438	25.6	17.0	77.2
2021	418	26.0	16.0	99.3
2022	420	28.2	14.8	99.3
2023	383	30.6	12.4	100
2024	336	30.8	10.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seminary Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	390	22.1	17.6	63.8
2011	392	24.9	15.7	62.8
2012	425	24.6	17.2	64.5
2013	419	25.4	16.4	69.7
2014	396	26.4	14.9	77.5
2015	406	27.0	15.0	71.9
2016	380	28.0	13.5	73.7
2017	389	28.2	13.7	72.2
2018	411	26.9	15.2	73.5
2019	413	27.2	15.1	72.6
2020	438	25.6	17.0	77.2
2021	418	26.0	16.0	99.3
2022	420	28.2	14.8	99.3
2023	383	30.6	12.4	100
2024	336	30.8	10.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seminary Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,769
2018	$7,045
2019	$6,940
2020	$8,052
2021	$8,499
2022	$10,253

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seminary Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 156^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 96^th of 243 Middle schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminary Middle School)	46.3	70.3	24%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)	35.5	50.3	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminary Middle School)	18.6	58.1	39.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)	20.7	43.5	22.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Seminary Middle School)	57.7	87.8	30.1%
5th Grade Science (Covington County School District)	44.7	65.6	20.9%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminary Middle School)	33.3	54.6	21.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)	22.3	37.5	15.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seminary Middle School)	47.1	51.1	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)	31.8	39.9	8.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminary Middle School)	28.5	38	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)	21.5	27.6	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seminary Middle School)	43.9	48.1	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)	33.6	38.7	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminary Middle School)	31	41.9	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Covington County School District)	24.6	35.3	10.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seminary Middle School)	31	39.1	8.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Covington County School District)	26.9	30.5	3.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Seminary Middle School)	32	50.4	18.4%
8th Grade Science (Covington County School District)	29.6	45.2	15.6%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	383	7.3%
African American	88	85	3.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	20	15	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	299	273	8.7%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	100%	27.4%

Schools Near Seminary Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Seminary Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Main St	Seminary	39479	Covington County	Covington County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 722-4510	336	31	10.9	100.0%	251 (74.7%)	65 (19.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	60	102^nd of 264 public middle schools	61.4%		57.9	96^th of 243 public middle schools	60.5%	6	68.8	45.8	52.5	37.4	74.1	63.9	71.7	41.0		84.4	44.6	$10,253
Sumrall Middle School	Public	6-8	1217 Highway 42	Sumrall	39482	Lamar County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 758-4416	482	34	14.3	37.8%	397 (82.4%)	43 (8.9%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)	90.3	17^th of 264 public middle schools	93.6%		86.9	27^th of 243 public middle schools	88.9%	10		54.8	66.9	67.1		70.8	77.7	74.0	100.0		76.4	$9,886
Oak Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2543 Old Hwy.24	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-4634	1,286	95	13.4	59.0%	483 (37.6%)	575 (44.7%)	96 (7.5%)	40 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	89 (6.9%)	75.5	56^th of 264 public middle schools	78.8%		80	43^rd of 243 public middle schools	82.3%	13		52.5	49.7	53.2		58.4	63.0	70.4	100.0		61.4	$9,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Seminary Middle School

Is Seminary Middle School a good school?

Seminary Middle School ranks 102^nd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Seminary Middle School?

Students at Seminary Middle School are 75% White, 19% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Seminary Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Seminary Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Seminary Middle School attend?

Students who attend Seminary Middle School usually go on to attend Seminary High School

What district is Seminary Middle School in?

Covington County School District

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