Enrollment
646
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Starkville, MS
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280018901532
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Starkville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Starkville, MS.
School address
District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018901532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Starkville, Mississippi, enrolling 646 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (32%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 264 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 646 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Starkville High School (1,376 students) and Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students) alongside Socsd/Msu Partnership 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 Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School compares
Socsd/Msu Partnership 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$11,905
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 61.1%
White 31.7%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Socsd/Msu Partnership 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 Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist, which includes Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School.
$11,905
Per student
-1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 21.1%
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 Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudduth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overstreet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
How many students attend Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School?
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Starkville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School?
68.0% of students at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Starkville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School?
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School rank among public schools in Starkville?
By Resource Investment Index, Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Starkville, 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 Starkville on the city page.
Is Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School a good school?
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist?
Besides Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School, Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Starkville High School (1,376 students), Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students), and Sudduth Elementary School (920 students). See the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist district page for the complete list.
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