SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

18%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

10%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Robert L Merritt Junior High School Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

13%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

12%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

28%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

13%
29%

ELA Proficiency

12%
31%

Science Proficiency

28%
43%

MS Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

25%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
1%

MS Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

28.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

16.10 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$49,473

MS Average: $62,254

Unemployment Rate

14.9%

MS Average: 6.1%

Median Home value

$125,737

MS Average: $170,211

Median Rent

$783 /mo

MS Average: $980

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

79.3%

MS Average: 86.9%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

13:1

MS Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

28

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,979

Average for all teachers in Sunflower Cty Cons School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

410:1

MS Average: 381:1

Number of Support Staff

5

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

93%

MS Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

68%

MS Average: 76%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

248

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

2

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

691

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

2

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

2

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6065 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$4.27

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

1%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

0%

Black

97%

Latino

1%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

100%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Robert L Merritt Junior High School

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Cleveland Central Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Distance: 20.8 mi
Greenwood Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Distance: 26.9 mi
Amanda Elzy Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 28.3 mi
Lakeside Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Distance: 38.8 mi
Yazoo County Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 48.4 mi
W.a. Higgins Middle School Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 52.3 mi
Oakhurst Intermediate Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Distance: 52.7 mi
Williams-sullivan Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 52.7 mi
Charleston Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 52.7 mi
Dumas Junior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Distance: 56.9 mi