DERENNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
DeRenne Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Savannah, GA with about 651 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 45 teachers, DeRenne Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
DeRenne Middle School, located at 1009 Clinch St in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a public middle school within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Situated in the heart of Savannah, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of adolescents as they transition from elementary school to the more rigorous requirements of high school.
The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment by engaging students through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing core academic subjects alongside enrichment programs, DeRenne Middle School works to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and the workforce. The institution plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the Savannah area.
For more information, contact DeRenne Middle School at (912) 395-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
DERENNE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Savannah, GA with about 651 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Savannah-Chatham County
- Total Students:
- 651
- Teachers:
- 45.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 651 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DERENNE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 90.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- White
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.