N H Pilate Middle School

NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
531 E. Church Street
Newton, MS 39345
178 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
N.H. Pilate Middle School is a public educational institution located in Newton, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the Newton Municipal School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transition years between elementary and high school, fostering an environment aimed at both academic growth and social maturity. The school is situated on East Church Street and operates as a central hub for the local community’s youth education.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education. Through its affiliation with the Newton Municipal School District, N.H. Pilate Middle School emphasizes core academic standards while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities to support a well-rounded student experience. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news, the school maintains an active online presence through their official website at http://www.nmsd.us.
178
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    157 (88.2%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.6%)
  • White
    6 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1%)
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: NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (601)683-3926
Website: http://www.nmsd.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 50
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio