Charleston Middle School

East Tallahatchie School District
17 OAK GROVE ROAD
CHARLESTON, MS 38921
208 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Charleston Middle School, located at 17 Oak Grove Road in Charleston, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the East Tallahatchie School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the East Tallahatchie School District, Charleston Middle School focuses on meeting state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of the local community. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to promote student success and community engagement. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, faculty resources, and school policies, interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.etsd.k12.ms.us/cms.html.
208
Total Students
11.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    175 (84.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (8.2%)
  • White
    15 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5%)
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: East Tallahatchie School District
Phone: (662)647-2115
Website: http://www.etsd.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 205
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 54
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 68
Gender Ratio