Newbern Middle School

2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602

www.gocats.org

806 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Newbern Middle School, located at 2015 E Park Ave in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a key academic institution within the Valdosta City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages middle-grade students to develop both academically and personally. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, integrity, and lifelong learning.

As the home of the "Cats," the school emphasizes a strong sense of community and school spirit, which is reflected in its active engagement with students and families. Their official website, [gocats.org](http://www.gocats.org), serves as a centralized hub for parents and the public, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, administrative information, and updates on extracurricular activities. Through these initiatives, Newbern Middle School strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential within the Valdosta community.

806

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newbern Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	60
Black	709
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
709 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.4 %)
White
20 (2.5 %)
Two or More
15 (1.9 %)
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:	Valdosta City
Phone:	(229)333-8566
Website:	http://www.gocats.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
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 6 272

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 268