Jewel M. Sumner Middle School

Tangipahoa Parish
15649 Highway 440
Kentwood, LA 70444
330 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is a public educational institution located in Kentwood, Louisiana, serving students within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. As part of a larger educational community, the school is situated on the same campus as Jewel M. Sumner High School, which allows for a shared sense of school spirit and identity among the students in the Kentwood area. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the critical middle school transition years.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities. By focusing on both core academics and the developmental needs of adolescents, the staff at Jewel M. Sumner Middle School works to build a supportive community that helps students identify their strengths and reach their potential. As a vital part of the Kentwood educational landscape, the school strives to maintain a positive connection with local families while emphasizing student engagement and long-term academic success.
330
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (51.2 %)
  • Black
    131 (39.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: N/A
District: Tangipahoa Parish
Phone: (985)310-2152
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 212
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 6 112
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio