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IUKA MIDDLE SCHOOL

507 West Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852TISHOMINGO CO SP MUN SCH DIST
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0508Non-Charter
334
Students
Total enrolled
$11,974
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
17% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
10% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 334 students in grades 05–08 in Iuka, Mississippi.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,974 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
13.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

IUKA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in Iuka, Mississippi, serving grades 05–08 with 334 students. The district invests $11,974 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at IUKA MIDDLE SCHOOL

334
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0508) are served by this school
Gender Distribution167 male · 167 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 331 students
Student Composition
87%
9%
Asian1%
White87%
Black2%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280426001226

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,974Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,974
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,268
Student Support$2,275
Administration$1,437
Operations$1,796
Other$1,197
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,974 spent per student, an estimated $5,304 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
26%
State government
43.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal programs
30.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location
CountyTishomingo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (662)423-3316
NCES ID: 280426001226
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Iuka seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
507 West Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.