NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lowndes County School District school district, located in COLUMBUS, MS with about 616 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Columbus, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lowndes County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. The campus is centered on fostering an environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal and social development, aiming to support the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond its academic mission, NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL acts as a hub for community engagement within the Columbus area. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and the wider community, the school strives to cultivate a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 244-4740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

462 CENTER ROAD
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
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NEW HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, MS with about 616 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
616
Teachers:
46.37
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 616 students

White
54.4%
Black or African American
41.2%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.