Coastal Middle School

556 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coastal Middle School, located on US Highway 80 in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding Chatham County community. As part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. The campus is positioned to serve families in the eastern corridor of Savannah, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigor of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Coastal Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school focuses on building a supportive culture that values community involvement and student development, aiming to help adolescents navigate their academic and social challenges. By balancing structured classroom instruction with opportunities for creative and physical outlets, the school strives to prepare its student body to be productive and responsible citizens in the Savannah area.

556

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coastal Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	44
Black	146
Asian	26
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
309 (55.6 %)
Black
146 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
Asian
26 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-3950
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 162

Grade 7 190

Grade 8 204