DEWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL

DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1209 W 16TH
DEWITT, AR 72042
271 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
DeWitt Middle School, located at 1209 W 16th St in DeWitt, Arkansas, serves as a central component of the DeWitt School District. As a middle-level educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development for students during their transitional years. The school maintains a focus on providing a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while addressing their unique social and emotional needs.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to encourage community engagement and school spirit. By leveraging resources through the broader DeWitt School District, the middle school strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and technological literacy necessary for future success. For families seeking more specific information on faculty, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://dewittschooldistrict.net.
271
Total Students
21.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    203 (74.9%)
  • Black
    33 (12.2%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)946-3708
Website: http://www.dewittdragons.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 6 104
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 80
Gender Ratio