Meigs Middle School

Meigs County
586 North Main
Decatur, TN 37322
390 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Meigs Middle School, located at 586 North Main in Decatur, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Meigs County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a curriculum aligned with Tennessee state standards, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community responsibility.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Meigs Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages students through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to help them discover their unique interests and talents. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact details, or current events, the school maintains an official web presence at http://MeigsCounty.net/middle.
390
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.8 %)
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: Meigs County
Phone: (423)334-9187
Website: http://MeigsCounty.net/middle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
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 6 127
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 132
Gender Ratio
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Rhea Middle School
Rhea County
556 Students
405 Pierce RD
Evensville, TN 37332 (9.8 miles away)
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