Purvis Middle School

Lamar County School District
213 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475
447 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Purvis Middle School, located at 213 School Street in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Lamar County School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the transitional academic and social development of students, typically covering the upper elementary and early secondary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school education.

As part of the Lamar County School District, Purvis Middle School benefits from the district's broader mission to provide quality instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community-centered initiatives. The school maintains a digital presence through the district's official website, which serves as a hub for parents and students to access school calendars, faculty information, and resources regarding district policies. By balancing academic achievement with student engagement, the school plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Purvis community.
447
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    370 (82.8%)
  • Black
    48 (10.7%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)794-1037
Website: http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 6 153
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 143
Gender Ratio