- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anguilla, MS
South Delta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Delta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280396000383
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Delta Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
South Delta Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Delta School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280396000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Delta Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 280396000383 · Anguilla, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Delta Elementary School (234 students)
South Delta Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Delta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Delta El
South Delta Elementary School
234 students
- South Delta Hi
South Delta High School
176 students
- This school
South Delta Middle School
138 students
What this shows South Delta Middle School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Delta Middle School compares
South Delta Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.6%
Two or More 29.7%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, South Delta Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for South Delta School District reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Delta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Delta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Delta Middle School
How many students attend South Delta Middle School?
South Delta Middle School has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anguilla, MS. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Delta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Delta Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Delta Middle School?
100.0% of students at South Delta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Delta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Delta Middle School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Anguilla, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Delta Middle School?
South Delta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in South Delta School District?
Besides South Delta Middle School, South Delta School District also operates South Delta Elementary School (234 students) and South Delta High School (176 students). See the South Delta School District district page for the complete list.