CENTRAL SCHOOL
CENTRAL 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 457 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 24 teachers, CENTRAL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
CENTRAL SCHOOL, located at 264 E Westbrook Street in West Point, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the West Point Consolidated School District. As a primary or elementary-level school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation, preparing young learners for success as they progress through the district's middle and high school levels.
The school operates with a commitment to the West Point community, emphasizing the importance of core curriculum standards and student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the West Point Consolidated School District, CENTRAL SCHOOL strives to integrate modern educational practices with a community-centered approach. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or district-wide initiatives can find further information and updates through the school’s official website at [http://central.westpoint.k12.ms.us/](http://central.westpoint.k12.ms.us/).
For more information, contact CENTRAL SCHOOL at (662) 495-2418 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) 495-2418
CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Point, MS with about 457 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:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 24.64
- 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 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.0%
- White
- 20.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.