Serving 155 students in grades 6-8, H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8)?
155 students attend H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8)?
H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) offer ?
H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) part of?
H. W. Byers Middle School (6-8) is part of Marshall County School District.
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