Lewisburg Middle School

lms.desotocountyschools.org/o/lms

996 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewisburg Middle School, located at 1711 Craft Rd in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a key component of the DeSoto County School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is situated in a rapidly growing area of North Mississippi. The school is part of the larger Lewisburg school zone, which is highly regarded within the district for its strong community involvement and academic focus.

The school aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and character development. As part of the DeSoto County system, Lewisburg Middle adheres to state curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to help students transition into their secondary education years. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, and academic calendars on their official district website.

996

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewisburg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	753
Hispanic	64
Black	114
Asian	17
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
753 (75.6%)
Black
114 (11.4%)
Hispanic
64 (6.4%)
Two or More
47 (4.7%)
Asian
17 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)892-5050
Website:	http://lms.desotocountyschools.org/o/lms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 329

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 348