D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Quitman Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 501 W. Lynda Street, Quitman, MS 39355
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.47 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st 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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
298
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.47 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 3rd percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs 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 −22 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 proficiency23% (−16 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 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
White37%42%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts14th percentile (list)
Black12%27%reading -13 pts, math -6 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income23%32%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts28th 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 501 W. Lynda Street
City Quitman
ZIP Code 39355
District 2803780
NCES School ID 280378000723
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39355

Understanding the community around Quitman Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,451
Per Capita Income $26,934
Poverty Rate 19.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 84.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $106,300
Median Rent $861
Owner-Occupied 83.9%
Renter-Occupied 16.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Quitman Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.4%
White 43.0%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 298
Teachers (FTE) 23.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Quitman Jr High School?
Quitman Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 39 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 Quitman Jr High School?
Quitman Jr High School has 298 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Quitman Jr High School serve?
Quitman Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Quitman Jr High School receive per student?
Quitman Jr High School receives $12,570 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Quitman Jr High School in 39355 ▼
Avg Home Value
$100,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
-3.2%
% Renters
16.1%

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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