Batesville Middle School

(662)563-1924

www.spsd.k12.ms.us/

474 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Batesville Middle School, located at 509 Tiger Drive in Batesville, Mississippi, is a key component of the South Panola School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured educational environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary and high school by fostering essential learning habits and social-emotional growth.

The school’s identity is deeply tied to the "Tiger" spirit, reflecting the broader values of the South Panola community. By utilizing its digital platform to maintain communication with parents and students, the school provides access to academic resources, calendars, and information regarding various school initiatives. Batesville Middle School remains dedicated to maintaining high standards of instruction and creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

474

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Batesville Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	15
Black	294
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
294 (62.0%)
White
151 (31.9%)
Hispanic
15 (3.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Panola School District
Phone:	(662)563-1924
Website:	http://www.spsd.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 4 256

Grade 5 218