Tunica Middle School

Tunica School District
2486 US Hwy 61 N
TUNICA, MS 38676
334 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Tunica Middle School is a public educational institution located in Tunica, Mississippi, serving students within the Tunica County School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 61, the school functions as a key component of the local district’s mission to provide comprehensive academic instruction to the youth of the community. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental transition from elementary to high school, aiming to build foundational skills in core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment for its student body.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Tunica County School District, which emphasizes community engagement and the goal of preparing students for future college and career success. Through its official website, the school provides parents and stakeholders with access to district resources, policies, and information regarding its academic programs. By maintaining these connections, Tunica Middle School strives to meet the unique educational needs of the region while working toward the district’s overarching standards for student achievement and character development.
334
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    271 (81.1%)
  • Two or More
    51 (15.3%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.1%)
  • White
    5 (1.5%)
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: Tunica School District
Phone: (662)363-4224
Website: http://www.tunicak12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
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 6 107
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio