Hernando Middle School
Hernando, MS · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Hernando Middle School is a middle school located in Hernando, Mississippi. The school serves 1,150 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 38/100 (D), Hernando Middle School performs below the state average for Mississippi. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hernando Middle School has a DataScore of 38/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hernando Middle School has 1,150 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
Hernando Middle School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +4.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hernando Middle School is part of the Desoto Co School Dist in Hernando, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.