PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Petal School District school district, located in PETAL, MS with about 619 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 203 East Central Avenue in Petal, Mississippi, serves as a cornerstone of the Petal School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community values, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a structured, supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The facility is situated within a district that prides itself on high performance ratings and a rigorous, student-centered curriculum designed to prepare learners for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is noted for fostering a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school plays an active role in the small-town, close-knit community of Petal, often emphasizing school spirit and parental involvement. By balancing high academic expectations with character development, the school strives to cultivate responsible, engaged, and capable students as they transition into their teenage years.

For more information, contact PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL at (601) 584-6301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

203 East Central Avenue
PETAL, MS 39465
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PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PETAL, MS with about 619 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
619
Teachers:
55.54
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 619 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.5%
Black or African American
15.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.