The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Math. The lowest is 64% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lewisburg Middle
Lewisburg Middle sits in Hernando, the county seat of DeSoto County, on the south side of the Memphis metro area. It is part of the DeSoto County School District and serves grades six through eight. The school is a conventional public school, neither charter nor magnet.
Hernando itself has evolved from an agricultural town into a growing suburban community, with a historic Courthouse Square at its center hosting county offices, retail, restaurants, and regular events like a farmers market, movie nights, and an annual arts fair. The city is car-dependent outside that walkable core, with I-55, US-51, and I-69 all running through it. Publicly reported sources describe steady population growth and ongoing residential and commercial development, including a new high school and an entertainment district. The housing market in the school's zip code sits well above the state benchmark and roughly in line with national figures, which a family weighing a move here will want to factor in. Rents have been climbing modestly, and mortgage costs reflect the current rate environment. The area's household incomes are strong relative to the state, and the unemployment picture is stable.
Academically, Lewisburg Middle posts strong proficiency results on Mississippi's MAAP assessment. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is high across all three grade levels, with seventh grade standing out as particularly strong. Science proficiency for eighth graders is also solid. English language arts results are more moderate, with a majority of students reaching proficiency in each grade but with somewhat lower shares than in math. A parent may want to look into the ELA results further with the school, particularly in seventh and eighth grade, where proficiency rates dip relative to the math performance. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent improvement, stability, or decline over time. Participation rates were not reported in the available data.
The school's enrollment is sizable for a middle school, spread across the three grade levels. Its student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, multiracial, Hispanic, and Asian students. A small portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is low compared to many public schools and reflects the relatively affluent surrounding area. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate applies here.
Several categories of information a parent might want were not available in the provided data. There was no information on discipline practices, course access, staffing levels, attendance patterns, Title I status, or specific program offerings such as advanced coursework, arts, or athletics. Civil rights data was not included. A neighbor comparison was not available for this school. The district brief did not surface any recent parent-relevant changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or construction plans, so those are not covered here. A family wanting to understand the full picture beyond test scores would want to ask the school directly about these areas.
What the data does show is a middle school serving a growing, relatively affluent suburban community, with academic results that are a clear strength in math and science and adequate in English language arts. The Hernando area offers a mix of historic small-town character and suburban convenience, with commuter access to Memphis. Housing costs are elevated relative to the rest of the state, which shapes who lives in the attendance zone. For a family already in or considering the Hernando area, Lewisburg Middle appears to deliver solid academic outcomes in a community that is investing in its growth.
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