Fifth Street School

West Point Consolidated School District
418 FIFTH STREET
WEST POINT, MS 39773
440 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Fifth Street School, located in West Point, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the West Point Consolidated School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. The school emphasizes core academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to prepare young learners for their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Fifth Street School is integrated into the broader West Point school system, which aims to provide equitable learning opportunities for all children in the area. The school serves as a hub for community engagement, working closely with families to support student growth in both academic performance and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on structured instruction and community connection, the school remains a key pillar in the West Point educational landscape.
440
Total Students
42.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    348 (79.1%)
  • White
    59 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.5%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.0%)
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: West Point Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)494-2191
Website: http://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 5 124
Grade 6 137
Grade 7 175
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio