FIFTH STREET SCHOOL
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Point Consolidated School District school district, located in WEST POINT, MS with about 402 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, FIFTH STREET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL, located in West Point, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the West Point Consolidated School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. The school emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to prepare young learners for their future educational pursuits.
Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, FIFTH STREET SCHOOL is integrated into the broader West Point school system, which aims to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children in the area. The school serves as a hub for community engagement, working closely with families to support student growth in both academic performance and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on structured instruction and community connection, the school remains a key pillar in the West Point educational landscape.
For more information, contact FIFTH STREET SCHOOL at (662) 494-2191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST POINT, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST POINT, MS with about 402 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Point Consolidated School District
- Total Students:
- 402
- Teachers:
- 31.94
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 402 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FIFTH STREET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.1%
- White
- 19.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.