Pontotoc Middle School

www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us

316 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Pontotoc Middle School, located at 135 Education Drive in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Pontotoc City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community, character, and scholastic achievement.

The school places a strong emphasis on integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to local student success. Through its digital presence, the school facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and students, ensuring that the community remains informed about school activities, curricula, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach to education, Pontotoc Middle School strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

316

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontotoc Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	53
Black	89
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
154 (48.7%)
Black
89 (28.2%)
Hispanic
53 (16.8%)
Two or More
15 (4.7%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Pontotoc City School District
Phone:	(662)489-6056
Website:	http://www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 5 162

Grade 6 154