South Gibson County Middle School

(731)783-1962

www.gcssd.org/mms/

800 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Medina Middle School, located in Medina, Tennessee, is part of the Gibson County Special School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its middle-grade students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community responsibility.

The school places a significant emphasis on student engagement, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. With a commitment to clear communication and collaboration between faculty, parents, and the student body, Medina Middle School strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to achieve their potential and succeed in their educational journey.

800

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Gibson County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	690
Hispanic	24
Black	50
Asian	14
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
690 (86.3 %)
Black
50 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.0 %)
Two or More
20 (2.5 %)
Asian
14 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Yes
District:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)783-1962
Website:	http://www.gcssd.org/mms/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
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 5 197

Grade 6 184

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 206