Quitman County Middle School

Quitman County School District
450 HUMPHREY AVE
MARKS, MS 38646
265 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Quitman County Middle School is located at 450 Humphrey Street in Marks, Mississippi, and serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Quitman County School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during these formative adolescent years. The school aims to provide a structured environment that encourages student growth while meeting state educational standards.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a positive learning culture despite the challenges often faced by rural districts in the Mississippi Delta. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects and attempting to integrate extracurricular opportunities, Quitman County Middle School strives to prepare its student body for success at the secondary level. The institution remains a focal point for the Marks community, working to support local families and empower students to achieve their academic potential through consistent instruction and student-centered support.
265
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
25.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    251 (94.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.6%)
  • White
    6 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
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: Quitman County School District
Phone: (662)326-3535
Website: http://www.qcsd.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 265
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 5 62
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 73
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio