Choctaw Central Middle School

Choctaw Central Middle School
150 RECREATION RD
CHOCTAW, MS 39350
210 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Choctaw Central Middle School, located in Choctaw, Mississippi, serves as a vital component of the Choctaw Tribal Schools system. The institution is dedicated to fostering an educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and promotion of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' cultural heritage and language. By integrating traditional values with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its middle-grades students for success in high school and beyond, while ensuring they remain deeply connected to their tribal community.

The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," providing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses core subjects alongside social-emotional growth and character building. As part of a tribally-operated school system, Choctaw Central Middle School benefits from community-focused leadership and a commitment to student-centered learning. Through its extracurricular offerings, supportive staff, and emphasis on Choctaw identity, the school serves not only as a place of academic instruction but also as a hub for cultural continuity and community pride.
210
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    210 (100.0%)
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: Choctaw Central Middle School
Phone: (601)663-7777
Website: http://www.choctawtribalschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 207
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 7 118
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio
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Neshoba County Schools
645 Students
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