Kemper County Middle School

Summary:

Kemper County Middle School is a public middle school located in De Kalb, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 120 students. This school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.5%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, as well as its consistent underperformance on standardized tests.

Kemper County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages. In contrast, the nearby West Lauderdale Middle School consistently outperforms Kemper County Middle School and the state average, ranking among the top 26 middle schools in Mississippi. This performance gap suggests systemic issues that need to be addressed.

The high poverty rate at Kemper County Middle School, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, may be a contributing factor to its underperformance. Additionally, the relatively low student-teacher ratio at the school suggests potential staffing or resource challenges that could be impacting student outcomes. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre
De Kalb, MS 39328

(601) 743-2942

District: Kemper County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,886

Students who attend Kemper County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kemper County High School

Feeder schools for Kemper County Middle School:

Elementary:

Kemper County Lower Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.9%

White:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kemper County Middle School ranks worse than 83% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.22. (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: African American (96.9%), White (1.9%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kemper County Middle School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Kemper County Middle School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kemper County Middle School is $18,886.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Kemper County Middle School 219^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Kemper County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kemper County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2019	19.71	212^th	264	19.7%
2021	24.84	184^th	257	28.4%
2022	28.94	177^th	257	31.1%
2023	25.08	178^th	243	26.7%
2024	18.22	219^th	264	17.0%

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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 Kemper County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	134	2	138
2020	4	179	0	183
2021	1	175	2	178
2022	3	143	2	148
2023	2	117	1	120
2024	3	157	2	162

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 Kemper County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	138	12.7	10.8	100
2020	183	14.7	12.4	100
2021	178	15.9	11.1	100
2022	148	17.6	8.3	100
2023	120	12.9	9.2	100
2024	162	16.8	9.5	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 Kemper County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	138	12.7	10.8	100
2020	183	14.7	12.4	100
2021	178	15.9	11.1	100
2022	148	17.6	8.3	100
2023	120	12.9	9.2	100
2024	162	16.8	9.5	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 Kemper County Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,334
2019	$9,173
2020	$10,765
2021	$15,028
2022	$18,886

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kemper County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 212^th of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 178^th of 243 Middle schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kemper County Middle School)	21.6	22.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kemper County School District)	21.6	22.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kemper County Middle School)	29.8	46.3	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kemper County School District)	29.8	46.3	16.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kemper County Middle School)	23.2	24.2	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kemper County School District)	23.2	24.2	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kemper County Middle School)	21.4	19.7	1.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kemper County School District)	21.4	19.7	1.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Kemper County Middle School)	32.7	43.9	11.2%
8th Grade Science (Kemper County School District)	32.7	43.9	11.2%
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	138	120	13%
African American	134	117	12.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Kemper County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAAP Mathematics (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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Kemper County Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Martin Luther King Jr Stre	De Kalb	39328	Kemper County	Kemper County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 743-2942	162	17	9.5	100.0%	3 (1.9%)	157 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	18.2	219^th of 264 public middle schools	17.0%		25.1	178^th of 243 public middle schools	26.7%	41			30.0	8.6	16.7			22.0	20.3	48.0		51.1	$18,886
Kemper County Upper Elementary	Public	4-8	364 John C Stennis Avenue	De Kalb	39328	Kemper County	Kemper County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 743-2432	131	15	8.5	100.0%	5 (3.8%)	122 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)	32.1	43.1				24.5	24.1				65.0		$18,123
West Lauderdale Middle School	Public	5-8	9916A West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-8689	516	39	13.2	36.6%	412 (79.8%)	74 (14.3%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	87.3	26^th of 264 public middle schools	90.2%		91.8	10^th of 243 public middle schools	95.9%	16		65.5	52.8	64.8	61.9		62.0	69.2	70.7	71.3	81.1	74.7	$9,244

Frequently Asked Questions about Kemper County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Kemper County Middle School?

Students at Kemper County Middle School are 97% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Kemper County Middle School a good school?

Kemper County Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Mississippi middle schools.

What district is Kemper County Middle School in?

Kemper County School District

What high school do graduates of Kemper County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kemper County Middle School usually go on to attend Kemper County High School

How many students attend Kemper County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Kemper County Middle School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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