Saint Marys Middle School

1,051 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Saint Marys Middle School, located at 205 Martha Drive in Saint Marys, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Camden County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of secondary education while emphasizing personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Saint Marys Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional learning initiatives. The school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. As an integral part of the Saint Marys community, the school works closely with families to ensure that every student is supported in achieving their full potential.

1,051

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Marys Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	620
Hispanic	100
Black	216
Asian	14
Two or More	95
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
620 (59.0 %)
Black
216 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
100 (9.5 %)
Two or More
95 (9.0 %)
Asian
14 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
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:	Camden County
Phone:	(912)882-8626
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* 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 6 303

Grade 7 378

Grade 8 370