Myrtle Attendance Center

Union County School District
1008 HAWK AVENUE
MYRTLE, MS 38650
698 Students
Other Pre-K - 13
School Overview
Myrtle Attendance Center, located in Myrtle, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub within the Union County School District. As an "attendance center," the school typically serves students across a wide grade span, acting as the primary community school for families in the immediate area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the tight-knit community of Myrtle, where it is known for maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and parents. By leveraging the resources of the Union County School District, Myrtle Attendance Center focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern teaching strategies while honoring the traditional values of a small-town school system. Through various extracurricular activities and academic programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to take pride in their local identity as the "Hawks."
698
Total Students
46.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    552 (79.1%)
  • Black
    100 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Union County School District
Phone: (662)988-2001
Website: http://www.union.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 13
Total Students: 698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 425
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 50
Grade 13 8
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio
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