DREW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
250 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MONTICELLO, AR 71655
360 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Drew Central Middle School, located at 250 University Drive in Monticello, Arkansas, serves as a key component of the Drew Central School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and developmental transition between elementary and high school. The campus is situated in a region with strong ties to the University of Arkansas at Monticello, fostering a local environment that values educational advancement and community connection.

The school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students during their formative adolescent years. Through the district’s official portal at [www.drewcentral.org](http://www.drewcentral.org), families and community members can access information regarding academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Drew Central Middle School emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for future success through both classroom rigor and character-building opportunities.
360
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (63.6%)
  • Black
    90 (25.0%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.4%)
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: DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)367-5235
Website: http://www.drewcentral.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 360
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 98
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 102
Grade 8 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
MONTICELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT
327 Students
212 CLYDE ROSS
MONTICELLO, AR 71655 (1.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th