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Rod Paige Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1570 Broad St. West, Monticello, MS 39654 · (601) 587-2128 · Part of Lawrence County School District
Students
191
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Rod Paige Middle School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 40.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts26%
State average 34.8%
Location
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1570 Broad St. West, Monticello
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 658
Grade 768
Grade 865
Enrollment over time
320’20
285’21
259’22
188’23
191’24
Down 40.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 47%White 41%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.