Purvis Middle School
School Overview
Purvis Middle School is a public school located in Purvis, Mississippi. It is a school in Lamar County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 40% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 398 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 26 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 398 students are attending Purvis Middle School. By gender, there are 209 and 189 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Purvis Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 27 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Total | 27 | 16 | 11 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 26 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Purvis Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 26 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 26 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 3.8% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 398 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,792 Households |
| Population | 60,775 |
| Male | 29,216 |
| Female | 31,922 |
| Child Population | 18,796 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,369 Units |
| Average House Value | $177,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $939 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,830 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar County School District
In Lamar County School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PURVIS, Mississippi
1 private schools are serving students in PURVIS, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.