Crisp County Middle School

Crisp County
1116 E 24th Ave
Cordele, GA 31015
796 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Crisp County Middle School, located in Cordele, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Crisp County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and character development, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. As part of the broader Crisp County School system, the middle school benefits from a coordinated educational approach that strives to keep families informed and involved. Through its official website, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies, ensuring a transparent and supportive partnership between the school and the Cordele community.
796
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    464 (58.3 %)
  • White
    244 (30.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
  • 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: Crisp County
Phone: (229)276-3460
Website: http://www.crispschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 714
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 6 283
Grade 7 250
Grade 8 263
Gender Ratio
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