South Pontotoc Middle School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 357 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 39th out of 288 middle schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1523 South Pontotoc Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863
School District Details
- Pontotoc County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,052
- Graduation Rate: 63.2%
- Dropout Rate: 1.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 3,341
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 357
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 175 (49.0%)
- Females: 182 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 51 (14.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 173 (48.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 224 (62.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 39 | 10.9% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4.5% |
| White | 301 | 84.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 99 | 27.7% |
| 7th Grade | 106 | 29.7% |
| 8th Grade | 151 | 42.3% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 59%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $37,784
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,927 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,825 | 82% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for South Pontotoc Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 06, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Our middle school is wonderful. They allow the students to test the waters. Middle School is definetly not Elementary.
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