D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Peeples Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2940 Belvedere Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Mississippi
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
273
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency13% (−26 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−24 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%18%reading -13 pts, math -15 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income13%18%reading -17 pts, math -20 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2940 Belvedere Drive
City Jackson
ZIP Code 39212
District 2802190
NCES School ID 280219000405
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39212

Understanding the community around Peeples Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,342
Per Capita Income $27,011
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $102,200
Median Rent $1,101
Owner-Occupied 63.8%
Renter-Occupied 36.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Peeples Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.4%
White 1.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 273
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Peeples Middle School?
Peeples Middle School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Peeples Middle School?
Peeples Middle School has 273 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Peeples Middle School serve?
Peeples Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Peeples Middle School receive per student?
Peeples Middle School receives $14,275 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Peeples Middle School in 39212 ▼
Avg Home Value
$92,753
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,211
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
36.2%

Other Schools in 39212

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026