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Public School | Grades 7-9 | Indianola School Dist

Robert L Merritt Middle School is located in Indianola, MS and is one of 6 schools in Indianola School District. It is a public school that serves 465 students in grades 7-9.

Robert L Merritt Middle School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Mississippi in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Robert L Merritt Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Robert L Merritt Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Robert L Merritt Middle School's students and teachers. more

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705 Kinlock Rd, Indianola, MS 38751

(662) 884-1270

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 465

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Robert L Merritt Middle School had 93% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Mississippi had 70% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

96%

White

Hispanic

Indianola School Dist District Spending

$8,266Per Pupil

The Indianola School Dist spends $8,266 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Indianola School Dist District

12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Robert L Merritt Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCT

What is it?

The Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, language arts and math in grades 2 through 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the MST

What is it?

The Mississippi Science Test (MST) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in science in grades 5 and 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Robert L Merritt Middle School

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