Sumter County Intermediate School

Sumter County
439 Bumphead Rd
Americus, GA 31719
791 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Sumter County Intermediate School, located at 439 Bumphead Road in Americus, Georgia, serves as a key educational hub for students within the Sumter County School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition into higher grade levels. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school pride, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space for its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Sumter County School District, the institution works to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at http://scms.sumterschools.org, which serves as a central portal for school news, calendars, and essential district information.
791
Total Students
52.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    615 (77.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    111 (14.0 %)
  • White
    54 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sumter County
Phone: (229)924-3168
Website: http://scis.sumterschools.org
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 711
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 227
Grade 5 279
Grade 6 285
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sumter County Middle School
Sumter County
560 Students
200 Industrial Blvd
Americus, GA 31719 (0.3 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th