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New Albany Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 483 students

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Posted September 19, 2008

It's a awsome school and the staff is amazing especially the 8th grade teachers, Mrs. Watson, Mr. Coleman, Mrs. George, Mr. Russell, and the seventh grade teacher Mrs. Linville, and Mrs. Saul. My hat goes off to these outstanding teachers!
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

142 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

142 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.

170 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

169 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 46%
Black 32% 50%
Hispanic 9% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Apple St
New Albany, MS 38652
Phone: (662) 534-1820

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