Belle-Shivers Middle School

Aberdeen School District
518 West Vine Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730
266 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Belle Shivers Middle School is a public educational institution located in Aberdeen, Mississippi, serving as part of the Aberdeen School District. Situated on West Vine Street, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. As a community-focused institution, it strives to foster an environment that prepares young learners for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Aberdeen School District, which aims to provide equitable opportunities and high-quality instruction to all students. By integrating classroom learning with potential extracurricular involvement, Belle Shivers Middle School works to build a supportive culture for the local youth. For families, staff, or community members seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district updates, the school maintains an online presence at http://www.asdms.us.
266
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    250 (94.0%)
  • White
    7 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Aberdeen School District
Phone: (662)369-2649
Website: http://www.asdms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 266
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 73
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 75
Gender Ratio