LATTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Latta Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Dillon 03 school district, located in Latta, SC with about 487 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Latta Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Latta Middle School, located at 612 North Richardson Street in Latta, South Carolina, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Latta School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering both personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond core academics, Latta Middle School places an emphasis on community and student development, often utilizing its smaller school setting to provide more individualized attention. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the small town of Latta, serving as a hub for local families and participating in various regional activities and sports programs. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and secondary readiness, ensuring students gain the foundational skills and social awareness necessary for their future success.

For more information, contact Latta Middle at (843) 752-7117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
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LATTA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Latta, SC with about 487 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dillon 03
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
27.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 487 students

White
64.9%
Black or African American
26.7%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.