Eighth Street Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Tifton, GA Grades 06–08 Town: Distant Tifton, GA SchoolScore™ C (67.4)
  • 883 Students
  • 63.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (229)387-2445 Phone

Located in Tifton, GEORGIA (ZIP 31794), Eighth Street Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Tift County district.

Key statistics: 883 students enrolled; a 13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Middle School Average
Enrollment
883.0
State avg: 765.0
▲ 15% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.91:1
State avg: 14.1:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 73.5%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Eighth Street Middle School
NCESSCH ID
130498002283
State School ID
GA-737-0299
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
700 8th St W
City
Tifton
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31794
County
Tift County
Metro Area
Tifton, GA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1308
State Leg. Upper
13013
State Leg. Lower
13170
Latitude
31.4622
Longitude
-83.5207
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
883
Total Students
👩‍🏫
63.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
63.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)63.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 883 100%
Not Applicable 356 40.3%
District Info
District Name
Tift County
LEAID
1304980
State LEA ID
GA-737
Phone
(229)386-6500
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Tifton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$122,450K
Federal Revenue
$25,850K
State Revenue
$55,470K
Local Revenue
$41,130K
Total Expenditure
$111,502K
Instruction Exp.
$64,455K
Support Services
$27,117K
Other Current Exp.
$6,521K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eighth Street Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Eighth Street Middle School?
883 students are enrolled at Eighth Street Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Eighth Street Middle School have?
Eighth Street Middle School has 63.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Eighth Street Middle School serve?
Eighth Street Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Eighth Street Middle School a charter school?
Eighth Street Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Eighth Street Middle School located in?
Eighth Street Middle School is located in the Tifton, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Eighth Street Middle School belong to?
Eighth Street Middle School is part of the Tift County school district.
How much does Tift County spend per student?
The Tift County district spends approximately $126,276,331 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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