Latta Middle

Dillon 03
612 North Richardson Street
Latta, SC 29565
471 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
471
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    253 (53.7 %)
  • Black
    160 (34.0 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Dillon 03
Phone: (843)752-7117
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 5 115
Grade 6 118
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 123
Gender Ratio
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