The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is Mississippi's only public residential high school for academically gifted students and is located in Columbus, Mississippi, United States, on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women.
Middle School For Math And Science serves 241 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School For Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School For Math And Science's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middle School For Math And Science is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
19%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
18%
47%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
71%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Middle School For Math And Science?
The graduation rate of Middle School For Math And Science is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Middle School For Math And Science?
241 students attend Middle School For Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Middle School For Math And Science students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School For Math And Science?
Middle School For Math And Science has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle School For Math And Science offer ?
Middle School For Math And Science offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School For Math And Science part of?
Middle School For Math And Science is part of Ms School For Math And Science School District.
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