MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL

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381 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Magnolia Middle School, located in Moss Point, Mississippi, serves as a core educational institution within the Moss Point School District. Situated on Magnolia Street, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grade levels. As part of a district committed to community-centered education, Magnolia Middle School emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition into high school through various academic and developmental programs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Moss Point School District, which seeks to foster student achievement and character development within the local community. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the district, Magnolia Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for student engagement, extracurricular involvement, and ongoing academic growth in the Moss Point area.

381

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	36
Black	264
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
264 (69.3 %)
White
62 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.4 %)
Two or More
16 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOSS POINT SEPARATE SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)475-1429
Website:	http://mms.mpsdnow.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 128

Ungraded 3