Jasper County Middle School

Jasper County
1289 College St
Monticello, GA 31064
630 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jasper County Middle School, located at 1289 College St in Monticello, Georgia, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As a part of the Jasper County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal development for students in the middle grades. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them navigate the unique social and emotional challenges of the adolescent years.

The school emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, acting as a central fixture in the Monticello area. Through its faculty and staff, Jasper County Middle School strives to implement effective instructional practices and extracurricular opportunities that engage diverse learners. By maintaining a focus on student success, the institution plays a vital role in the broader goal of the district to equip local youth with the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to succeed in their future educational and career endeavors.
630
Total Students
40.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    424 (67.3 %)
  • Black
    116 (18.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Jasper County
Phone: (706)468-2227
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 592
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 6 221
Grade 7 204
Grade 8 205
Gender Ratio