Purvis Middle School
About This School
Purvis 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 Purvis Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Purvis Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Purvis Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Middle Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson/Todd Alternative Program 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Lamar Christian School 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Bass Christian Elementary School 2.7 miles | n/a | |
| Baxterville School 5.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Dixie Attendance Center 8.3 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 403Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Purvis Middle School had 51% 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)
Lamar County School District District Spending
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Purvis Middle School had 14 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.
About the SATP
What is it?
The Subject Area Testing Program (SATP) 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 high school upon completion of Algebra I, English II, Biology I, U.S. History and Writing.
How is it Scored?
SATP tests are scored between 0-500. The goal is for all students to score at or above 300 and pass all subject tests.


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