Pontotoc Junior High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 345 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 16th out of 288 middle schools in MS.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2003
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 140 Education Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863
School District Details
- Pontotoc City Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,118
- Graduation Rate: 69.9%
- Dropout Rate: 2.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 2,235
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 345
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 164 (47.5%)
- Females: 181 (52.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 39 (11.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 172 (49.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 211 (61.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 85 | 24.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3.5% |
| White | 245 | 71.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 177 | 51.3% |
| 8th Grade | 166 | 48.1% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:24%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $37,592
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,528 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,871 | 69% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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