Bolivar Middle School

Hardeman County Schools
915 Pruitt ST
Bolivar, TN 38008
317 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bolivar Middle School, located at 915 Pruitt Street in Bolivar, Tennessee, serves as a central academic institution for students in Hardeman County. As a middle-level school, it acts as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is part of the Hardeman County School District, which is committed to providing a foundational curriculum that prepares students for the academic rigors of Bolivar Central High School.

The school community emphasizes both core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—and extracurricular engagement to foster well-rounded student growth. By providing a structured learning environment in the heart of Bolivar, the school aims to support student success through state-aligned standards and community involvement. It serves as a vital resource for families in the area, promoting a culture of learning and preparation for future educational milestones.
317
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    231 (72.9 %)
  • White
    69 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Hardeman County Schools
Phone: (731)658-3656
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 97
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 120
Gender Ratio