Florence Middle School

www.rcsd.ms/~web20/

556 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Florence Middle School, located at 123 Beverly Drive in Florence, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Rankin County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students during their transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment aimed at both personal growth and foundational learning.

The school is part of the broader Rankin County public school system, which emphasizes community involvement and academic preparation. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Florence Middle School strives to equip its students with the necessary skills for success in secondary education. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.rcsd.ms/~web20/.

556

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	15
Black	67
Two or More	21

White
453 (81.5%)
Black
67 (12.1%)
Two or More
21 (3.8%)
Hispanic
15 (2.7%)

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:	Rankin County School District
Phone:	(601)845-2862
Website:	http://www.rcsd.ms/~web20/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 6 173

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 185