SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeSoto County School District school district, located in Southaven, MS with about 1,181 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located at 175 Rasco Road W in Southaven, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. As an intermediate-level institution, the school serves students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades, acting as a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes foundational academic skills, student responsibility, and personal growth during these formative developmental years.
As part of one of Mississippi’s largest school districts, Southaven Intermediate benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the DeSoto County system. The school focuses on preparing students for the rigors of middle school through a comprehensive approach that includes core subjects, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.desotocountyschools.org/sis.
For more information, contact SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (662) 253-0123 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 253-0123
SOUTHAVEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Southaven, MS with about 1,181 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeSoto County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,181
- Teachers:
- 68.28
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,181 students
- Black or African American
- 45.3%
- White
- 36.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.