Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
994 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Monroe County Middle School – Banks Stephens Campus, located at 66 Thornton Rd in Forsyth, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Monroe County School System. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment, focusing on foundational middle school curriculum while preparing students for the transition to high school. By fostering a collaborative culture, the school aims to balance rigorous instruction with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-rounded and ready for future academic success.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of extracurricular interests. As part of the Monroe County school district, Banks Stephens Campus benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology into the classroom and utilizing data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs. The faculty and administration are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere, striving to cultivate the talents of each student while maintaining strong communication and partnerships with parents and the broader Forsyth community.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of extracurricular interests. As part of the Monroe County school district, Banks Stephens Campus benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology into the classroom and utilizing data-driven instruction to meet individual student needs. The faculty and administration are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere, striving to cultivate the talents of each student while maintaining strong communication and partnerships with parents and the broader Forsyth community.
994
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 667 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
| Black | 235 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 41 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White667 (67.1 %)
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Black235 (23.6 %)
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Hispanic42 (4.2 %)
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Two or More41 (4.1 %)
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Asian7 (0.7 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
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: | Monroe County |
| Phone: | (478)994-6186 |
| Website: | http://mcms.monroe.k12.ga.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 994 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 65.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 469 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 59 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
307
Grade 7
364
Grade 8
323
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 307 |
| Grade 7 | 364 |
| Grade 8 | 323 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 471 | 47.4% |
| Male | 523 | 52.6% |