- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280390001145 · Morton, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students)
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Central
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- Morton Element
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- This school
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- Lake Elementar 333
Lake Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Bettye Mae Jack Middle School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bettye Mae Jack Middle School compares
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.