Pontotoc Junior High School

Summary:

Pontotoc Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, with a student population of 375. The school is part of the Pontotoc City Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pontotoc Junior High School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a significant percentage of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 68.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 55.3%. In Algebra I, an impressive 100% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 67.4%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Mississippi middle schools, with a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.

Pontotoc Junior High School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.3 over the past three school years, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. However, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Plantersville Middle School, which has a 47% proficiency rate in 8th-grade Mathematics, Pontotoc Junior High School's performance is notably higher, demonstrating its ability to effectively support the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 132 North Main Street
       Pontotoc, MS  38863


(662) 489-8360

District: Pontotoc City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,701 Help


Students who attend Pontotoc Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Pontotoc High School

Feeder schools for Pontotoc Junior High School:

Elementary:    D T Cox Elementary School
    Pontotoc Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
African American:
28.7%
Hispanic:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pontotoc Junior High School ranks better than 71.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.3. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Pontotoc Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), African American (28.7%), Hispanic (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pontotoc Junior High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Pontotoc Junior High School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pontotoc Junior High School is $10,701.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pontotoc Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc Junior High School 76th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Pontotoc Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pontotoc City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc City Schools 28th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pontotoc Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 91.92 9th 244 96.3%
2009 90.27 14th 247 94.3%
2010 90.72 14th 255 94.5%
2011 92.82 7th 264 97.3%
2012 92.24 10th 270 96.3%
2013 88.14 16th 269 94.1%
2014 89.56 10th 264 96.2%
2015 78.44 49th 266 81.6%
2016 87.71 23rd 260 91.2%
2017 84.58 33rd 272 87.9%
2018 86.18 29th 252 88.5%
2019 85.88 31st 264 88.3%
2021 81.21 43rd 257 83.3%
2022 76.70 52nd 257 79.8%
2023 72.68 63rd 243 74.1%
2024 68.30 76th 264 71.2%
See the entire list of Mississippi Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pontotoc Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 293 148 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 302 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 304 162 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 300 137 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 318 139 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 329 143 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 329 143 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 475 176 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 465 183 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 477 175 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2000 494 192 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2001 482 182 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 510 189 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 510 189 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 508 204 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 512 205 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 524 224 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 510 212 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2008 494 198 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2009 491 182 3 41 0 0 0 0 717
2010 245 85 2 12 0 0 1 0 345
2011 241 86 1 21 0 0 1 0 350
2012 232 97 2 19 0 0 3 0 353
2013 239 118 0 19 0 0 5 0 381
2014 214 102 0 29 0 0 5 0 350
2015 200 104 0 26 0 0 6 0 336
2016 211 110 0 29 0 0 5 0 355
2017 191 109 0 42 0 0 2 0 344
2018 213 103 0 37 0 0 6 0 359
2019 197 96 3 41 0 0 6 0 343
2020 186 104 5 56 0 0 9 0 360
2021 174 106 3 62 0 0 18 0 363
2022 197 107 1 81 0 0 18 0 404
2023 178 101 0 82 0 0 14 0 375
2024 163 102 2 69 0 0 19 0 355

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 Pontotoc Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 441 21.6 20.4 n/a
1991 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1992 468 25.6 18.2 32.7
1993 438 23.8 18.4 34.5
1994 458 24.6 18.6 33.8
1995 474 27.2 17.4 33.8
1996 474 27.2 17.4 33.8
1997 652 33.8 19.3 34.8
1998 650 35.1 18.5 35.2
1999 656 35.5 18.5 41.5
2000 693 36.5 19.0 41.7
2001 676 39.5 17.1 43.5
2002 715 52.1 13.7 45.6
2003 715 52.1 13.7 45.6
2004 727 57.7 12.6 49.5
2005 747 56.5 13.2 51
2006 780 55.4 14.1 51.7
2007 762 53.2 14.3 54.9
2008 729 54.3 13.4 53.9
2009 717 56.8 12.6 56.9
2010 345 33.0 10.4 61.2
2011 350 37.0 9.4 59.7
2012 353 34.1 10.3 61.2
2013 381 34.3 11.0 63.5
2014 350 26.8 13.0 67.4
2015 336 23.0 14.6 63.7
2016 355 24.0 14.7 59.7
2017 344 24.6 13.9 67.2
2018 359 26.5 13.5 69.4
2019 343 25.4 13.4 67.1
2020 360 26.9 13.3 71.4
2021 363 27.6 13.1 99.2
2022 404 28.2 14.3 99.3
2023 375 29.5 12.7 99.2
2024 355 29.9 11.8 76.1

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 Pontotoc Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 441 21.6 20.4 n/a
1991 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1992 468 25.6 18.2 32.7
1993 438 23.8 18.4 34.5
1994 458 24.6 18.6 33.8
1995 474 27.2 17.4 33.8
1996 474 27.2 17.4 33.8
1997 652 33.8 19.3 34.8
1998 650 35.1 18.5 35.2
1999 656 35.5 18.5 41.5
2000 693 36.5 19.0 41.7
2001 676 39.5 17.1 43.5
2002 715 52.1 13.7 45.6
2003 715 52.1 13.7 45.6
2004 727 57.7 12.6 49.5
2005 747 56.5 13.2 51
2006 780 55.4 14.1 51.7
2007 762 53.2 14.3 54.9
2008 729 54.3 13.4 53.9
2009 717 56.8 12.6 56.9
2010 345 33.0 10.4 61.2
2011 350 37.0 9.4 59.7
2012 353 34.1 10.3 61.2
2013 381 34.3 11.0 63.5
2014 350 26.8 13.0 67.4
2015 336 23.0 14.6 63.7
2016 355 24.0 14.7 59.7
2017 344 24.6 13.9 67.2
2018 359 26.5 13.5 69.4
2019 343 25.4 13.4 67.1
2020 360 26.9 13.3 71.4
2021 363 27.6 13.1 99.2
2022 404 28.2 14.3 99.3
2023 375 29.5 12.7 99.2
2024 355 29.9 11.8 76.1

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 Pontotoc Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,904
2018 $8,548
2019 $9,679
2020 $9,275
2021 $8,928
2022 $10,701

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pontotoc Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 243 Middle schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc Junior High School)48.538.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc City Schools)48.538.6
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc Junior High School)70.869
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc City Schools)70.869
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc Junior High School)45.842.3
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc City Schools)45.842.3
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc Junior High School)65.758.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc City Schools)65.758.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Pontotoc Junior High School)70.163.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pontotoc City Schools)70.163.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Pontotoc Junior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Pontotoc City Schools)44.760.7
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343375
 9.3%
African American96101
 5.2%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4182
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White197178
 9.6%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%99.2%
 32.1%


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Students at Pontotoc Junior High School are 46% White, 29% African American, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Pontotoc Junior High School ranks 76th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pontotoc Junior High School usually go on to attend Pontotoc High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Pontotoc Junior High 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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