Vancleave Middle School

562 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vancleave Middle School, located in Vancleave, Mississippi, is a key academic institution within the Jackson County School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and character development. As a "Bulldog" community, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, Vancleave Middle School places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and school spirit initiatives. The school’s mission centers on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. By leveraging its resources and fostering partnerships with families, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for students during their formative middle school years.

562

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vancleave Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	26
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
500 (89.0%)
Hispanic
26 (4.6%)
Two or More
18 (3.2%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Jackson County School District
Phone:	(228)283-3800
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 180