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Northwest Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5805 Hwy 25, Flowood, MS 39232 · (601) 992-1329 · Part of Rankin County School District
Students
1,352
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Northwest Middle School
- School Grade A: near the top of Mississippi’s public schools
- Math proficiency 28 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 34.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency63%
State average 35.2%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 34.8%
Location
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5805 Hwy 25, Flowood
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6412
Grade 7466
Grade 8474
Enrollment over time
1,008’20
1,431’21
1,374’22
1,375’23
1,352’24
Up 34.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 52%Black 33%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 5%Asian 3%
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.