Enrollment
486
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morton, MS
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280390001145
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Morton, MS.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bettye Mae Jack Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Morton, Mississippi, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 486 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students) and Morton Elementary School (686 students) alongside Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bettye Mae Jack Middle School compares
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,826
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 28.4%
White 26.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott Co School Dist, which includes Bettye Mae Jack Middle School.
$9,826
Per student
-18%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 33.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bettye Mae Jack Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
How many students attend Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morton, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bettye Mae Jack Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Morton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bettye Mae Jack Middle School?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bettye Mae Jack Middle School rank among public schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Morton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morton on the city page.
Is Bettye Mae Jack Middle School a good school?
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students), Morton Elementary School (686 students), and Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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