D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Natchez Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 319 Seargent Prentiss Dr, Natchez, MS 39120
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
601
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 43rd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% 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 −29 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

School Information

Address 319 Seargent Prentiss Dr
City Natchez
ZIP Code 39120
District 2803030
NCES School ID 280303001583
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39120

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,255
Per Capita Income $23,140
Poverty Rate 20.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,000
Median Rent $695
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Natchez Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.4%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 601
Teachers (FTE) 38.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Natchez Middle School?
Natchez Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Natchez Middle School?
Natchez Middle School has 601 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Natchez Middle School serve?
Natchez Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Natchez Middle School receive per student?
Natchez Middle School receives $21,281 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Natchez Middle School in 39120 ▼
Avg Home Value
$122,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$765
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
34.8%

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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