A+
Excellent
95/100

Center Hill Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8756 Forest Hill Irene, Olive Branch, MS 38654
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
A
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Mississippi for achievement

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

95
Repit Score
out of 100
768
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% 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 +3 points better 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 proficiency49% (+10 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+30 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
White59%82%reading +5 pts, math +21 pts88th percentile (list)
Black37%61%reading +12 pts, math +28 pts92nd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%75%reading +11 pts, math +26 pts91st percentile (list)
Asian70%90%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts83rd percentile (list)
Multiracial45%65%reading -1 pts, math +8 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income37%62%reading +7 pts, math +24 pts87th 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 8756 Forest Hill Irene
City Olive Branch
ZIP Code 38654
District 2801320
NCES School ID 280132001358
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38654

Understanding the community around Center Hill Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,145
Per Capita Income $40,702
Poverty Rate 3.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $261,900
Median Rent $1,486
Owner-Occupied 83.8%
Renter-Occupied 16.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Center Hill Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 46.5%
White 36.5%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 768
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Center Hill Middle?
Center Hill Middle has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Center Hill Middle?
Center Hill Middle has 768 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Center Hill Middle serve?
Center Hill Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Center Hill Middle receive per student?
Center Hill Middle receives $9,536 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Center Hill Middle in 38654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$336,391
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,894
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
16.2%

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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