SWIFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
300 ASHLEY
TUCKERMAN, AR 72473
189 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Swifton Middle School is located at 300 Ashley in Swifton, Arkansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the local community. Operating under the umbrella of the Tuckerman School District (indicated by its "bulldogs" web domain), the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students during their middle school years. It functions as a foundational bridge between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a structured environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Swifton, carrying the "Bulldogs" mascot, which reflects a strong sense of school spirit and community pride. By maintaining a localized campus, Swifton Middle School aims to provide accessible, quality education to area families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage meaningfully with their peers and teachers.
189
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (85.2%)
  • Black
    15 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)485-2381
Website: http://www.bulldogs.k12.ar.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 63
Grade 6 57
Grade 7 69
Gender Ratio