TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL

TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Tunica School District school district, located in TUNICA, MS with about 408 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 29 teachers, TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Tunica, Mississippi, serving students within the Tunica County School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 61, the school functions as a key component of the local district’s mission to provide comprehensive academic instruction to the youth of the community. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental transition from elementary to high school, aiming to build foundational skills in core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment for its student body.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Tunica County School District, which emphasizes community engagement and the goal of preparing students for future college and career success. Through its official website, the school provides parents and stakeholders with access to district resources, policies, and information regarding its academic programs. By maintaining these connections, TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to meet the unique educational needs of the region while working toward the district’s overarching standards for student achievement and character development.

For more information, contact TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 363-4224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2486 US Hwy 61 N
TUNICA, MS 38676
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TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TUNICA, MS with about 408 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
408
Teachers:
29.17
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 408 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TUNICA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
White
0.7%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.