Twiggs Middle School

Twiggs County
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
175 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Twiggs Middle School, located at 375 Watson Dr in Jeffersonville, Georgia, serves as a core educational institution within the Twiggs County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school operates under the mission of the Twiggs County Public Schools system, which emphasizes academic achievement, student growth, and community engagement to prepare students for future success.

The school benefits from being part of a small, close-knit rural district, allowing for a focused environment where educators can work to provide personalized attention to their students. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive learning climate, Twiggs Middle School aims to cultivate essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in its students, helping them navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for their eventual transition to Twiggs County High School.
175
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    110 (62.9 %)
  • White
    54 (30.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Twiggs County
Phone: (478)945-3113
Website: http://www.twiggs.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
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 41
Grade 7 64
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio