D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 128 M.L. KING DRIVE, Morton, MS 39117
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.40 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 9th percentile
Resources
B
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

35
Repit Score
out of 100
511
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%9/100Students gain 0.40 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% 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 −55 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 proficiency25% (−14 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−18 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
White32%32%reading -22 pts, math -29 pts5th percentile (list)
Black22%17%reading -3 pts, math -16 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%27%reading -12 pts, math -21 pts10th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%15%reading -31 pts, math -42 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income26%24%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts21st 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 128 M.L. KING DRIVE
City Morton
ZIP Code 39117
District 2803900
NCES School ID 280390001145
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39117

Understanding the community around Bettye Mae Jack Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,926
Per Capita Income $26,871
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $93,200
Median Rent $830
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 32.9%
Hispanic/Latino 31.7%
Black 29.2%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 511
Teachers (FTE) 32.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has a Repit School Score of 35 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 Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has 511 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School serve?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School receive per student?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School receives $10,617 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in 39117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,003
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
24.3%

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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