Hawkins Middle School

Forest Municipal School District
803 OAK STREET
FOREST, MS 39074
460 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hawkins Middle School is a public educational institution located in Forest, Mississippi, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Forest Municipal School District. Situated at 803 Oak Street, the school serves students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. As part of the Forest school system, Hawkins Middle School aims to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, character development, and standardized testing readiness.

The school functions as a central hub for the community's adolescent population, working closely with the district to ensure that its curriculum aligns with state educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of learning and professional development, Hawkins Middle School strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools for success within the Forest, MS area and beyond.
460
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    244 (53.0%)
  • Black
    164 (35.7%)
  • White
    37 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
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: Forest Municipal School District
Phone: (601)469-1474
Website: http://forest.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 5 128
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 125
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake Middle School
Scott County School District
237 Students
1770 EAST SCOTT ROAD
LAKE, MS 39092 (7.2 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th