Singing River

416 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Singing River Academy, located in Gautier, Mississippi, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who require a different approach to instruction than what is provided in the traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more structured atmosphere, the academy focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the social and emotional skills necessary for success.

The academy emphasizes personalized attention, utilizing a curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its students. Its primary mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where students can rebuild their academic foundation and transition back to their home schools or prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Through a combination of targeted instruction and consistent guidance, Singing River Academy strives to empower students to achieve their educational goals despite previous obstacles.

416

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Singing River
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	86
Black	138
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
155 (37.3%)
Black
138 (33.2%)
Hispanic
86 (20.7%)
Two or More
31 (7.5%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Phone:	(228)522-8835
Website:	http://pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 5 212

Grade 6 204