Pine Grove Middle School

pgm.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

742 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Grove Middle School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. Committed to the district's mission of excellence, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. It serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for elective growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Valdosta area, emphasizing the values of teamwork, integrity, and student achievement. By utilizing the resources of the Lowndes County school system, Pine Grove Middle provides students with access to modern educational tools and a dedicated faculty focused on personalized student development. Whether through academics, athletics, or arts programs, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

742

Total Students

53.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Grove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	105
Black	259
Asian	8
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (43.3 %)
Black
259 (34.9 %)
Hispanic
105 (14.2 %)
Two or More
47 (6.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)219-3234
Website:	http://pgm.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
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 6 229

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 272