Bettye Mae Jack Middle School

Scott County School District
128 M.L. KING DRIVE
MORTON, MS 39117
486 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, located in Morton, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Scott County School District. Situated on M.L. King Drive, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students during their critical middle school years. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aims to build a strong academic foundation while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes student development through community engagement and local identity. By maintaining a presence within the Morton community, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School plays an essential role in the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities. Families and stakeholders can access ongoing updates, school policies, and academic resources through the district’s official website, reflecting the school’s dedication to maintaining transparent communication with the community it serves.
486
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    199 (40.9%)
  • Black
    138 (28.4%)
  • White
    130 (26.7%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Scott County School District
Phone: (601)732-6977
Website: http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 483
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 5 117
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 131
Gender Ratio