NATURE COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEVY
6830 NW 140TH ST
CHIEFLAND, FL 32626
Charter School 84 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Nature Coast Middle School (NCMS), located in Chiefland, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Levy County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on both core curricular standards and character development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique social and academic challenges of their middle school years.

Beyond its academic program, Nature Coast Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at building a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the local community, providing resources that emphasize its dedication to student success, school safety, and the development of lifelong learning habits.
84
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (63.1%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (16.7%)
  • Two or More
    11 (13.1%)
  • Black
    6 (7.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LEVY
Phone: (352)490-0700
Website: http://www.naturecoastmiddle.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 40
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 21
Gender Ratio