MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 306 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 28 teachers, MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 1350 24th Street in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Meridian Public School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges they will face at Meridian High School.

Like many schools in the district, MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Mississippi state standards while providing students with opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that encourage personal discovery. By focusing on both core subjects and holistic development, the school strives to create a supportive climate that helps Meridian’s youth build the academic and character-based foundation necessary for future success.

For more information, contact MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 484-4064 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
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MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 306 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
306
Teachers:
28.33
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
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 306 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.5%
White
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.